Junior Contracts Lawyer in London Area

Job description

Reporting to: Senior Legal Counsel / General Counsel.

Contract Type: Full-time

About the Role

This is a newly created position within Howden UK & Ireland’s growing legal team. The role has been introduced to support the legal needs of a diverse and expanding business that operates across personal and commercial lines, MGAs, specialty insurance, and reinsurance.

As Legal Counsel, you will provide broad-ranging legal support with a strong focus on commercial contract negotiation and lifecycle management. While the position involves advising on matters relating to our Irish operations, an Irish legal qualification is not required.

You will work closely with the wider UK & Ireland legal team (currently seven lawyers), as well as legal colleagues across Howden’s global network. The position offers meaningful variety, autonomy, and the chance to be part of a close-knit and collaborative in-house legal function.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, negotiate and advise on commercial and industry-specific agreements
• Draft contract templates and playbooks
• Support supplier onboarding and contract lifecycle processes
• Provide training and guidance to business stakeholders
• Advise on vendor relationships, renewals, and service launches
• Liaise with internal and external legal experts across jurisdictions
• Support integration activity post-transaction
• Respond to ad hoc legal queries and provide practical, commercial legal advice

What We’re Looking For

• UK-qualified solicitor with 2+ years’ PQE
• Background in private practice or in-house (insurance sector experience preferred)
• Confident drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
• Able to work autonomously and manage legal risk pragmatically
• Excellent communication skills with a collaborative and business-friendly approach
• Flexible, proactive and resilient with a strong commercial mindset
• Experience working with cross-functional teams

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dynamic and growing legal team
• Work with a business that values its people and supports flexibility
• Gain exposure to a wide range of commercial and strategic legal matters
• Join a purpose-driven organisation with an entrepreneurial culture

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

01-08-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English