Legal Counsel – Europe

Company: AXIS Capital
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Location: London
Job Description:

Job Title: Legal Counsel – Europe

As Legal Counsel – Europe, you will be a member of a busy broad based Legal insurance team in London responsible for providing general legal and regulatory advice and assistance to include (but not limited to) the following duties:

  • Underwriting, Claims & Ceded Re NDAs
  • Policy wordings & endorsements
  • Binding Authority Agreements & amendments
  • Notices of assignment
  • Lenders’ endorsements
  • TOBAS
  • Letters of underwriting authority
  • Claims Handling Agreements
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Secondment Agreements
  • Broker Service Agreements
  • Marketing materials
  • General corporate and regulatory compliance issues
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts on change/transformational projects, especially related to regulatory/legal change programs
  • Other ad hoc legal support and analysis as needed

Skills and Abilities

  • Legal qualifications essential and must be a qualified Solicitor
  • Proven post-qualification legal work experience in insurance/reinsurance
  • Strong written and collaborative communication
  • Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to work in an international, multicultural environment within financial services
  • Ability to prioritize conflicting needs and progress matters proactively and follow through on projects to successful completion
  • Pro-active approach to problem-solving and good decision-making capability

Rewarding. Challenging. Meaningful. We are shaping the direction of Insurance and Reinsurance during a critical and exciting time for the industry. Whether you are a student approaching graduation or a seasoned professional looking for a new environment, AXIS has the right challenges and career opportunities for you. At AXIS, we value each individual and recognize that attracting and retaining the right people is essential to the success of our company.

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for employees and their families, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and much more.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026