Lead Counsel - Insurance in City of London

Job description

Our Client:

A fast growing insurance business is seeking an experienced corporate Lawyer (9+ PQE) to be the Head of Corporate Legal reporting to the CEO and working with the C-suite level in a strategic role.

This is a senior position that offers considerable scope for progression into a General Counsel/ Chief Legal Officer position within 12-18 months for the right candidate.

This highly regarded institution operates on a global scale and is looking to scale up their business significantly in the next few years, making it an exciting time to join.

Key Responsibilities:

This position requires a broad range of legal expertise across corporate, commercial, regulatory, governance, and risk management matters.

As a senior lawyer, your responsibilities will include:

• Provide strategic legal advice across corporate transactions, commercial contracts, and governance matters, ensuring compliance and supporting Board operations.
• Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risk across jurisdictions, and manage disputes and litigation with external counsel.
• Support high-impact business initiatives like M&A and international growth, while delivering clear, commercially focused legal guidance to senior leadership.
• Oversee legal support for board and shareholder matters, including drafting resolutions, managing filings, and ensuring compliance with statutory obligations.
• Act as a key liaison with external counsel, regulators, and internal stakeholders on corporate legal issues.
• Support the development and implementation of policies and procedures aligned with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor changes in relevant laws and regulations, assessing impact and advising the business accordingly.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 7 years'+ PQE as a lawyer in private practice or in-house in an insurance legal team.*
• Proven ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with a sharp eye for detail.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• A commercial mindset, focused on delivering pragmatic, business-oriented legal solutions.

*Candidates with relevant experience outside the PQE bracket are also encouraged to apply.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

01-09-2025

Profession type

Accountancy

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