Legal Counsel

Job description

A leading, household name insurer are looking to recruit an M&A or PE lawyer to join their transactional legal team. The role will join a growing, close-knit team where there is an opportunity to do work on very interesting deals whilst working in-house.

About the Role

• Drafting, negotiating and executing on a range of deals that will vary in size
• Building relationships with a variety of stakeholders across different departments as well as managing external counsel
• Supporting on Corporate Governance matters as well as a range of other legal work

What do you need to be successful in this role?

• Circa 3-6PQE working in the Corporate or PE department of a City law firm or already working in-house within a transactional role
• A collaborative, proactive mindset who enjoys working as part of a team but is also willing to handle smaller deals autonomously (in time)
• Ability to take complex legal terms and summarise them for the business
• Previous knowledge of the regulatory considerations an insurance business needs to be aware of would be beneficial, but not essential

What's in it for you?

• A competitive base salary, bonus and benefits package
• Hybrid working culture, three days a week in the London office

Due to the high volume of applications, if you haven’t heard back from the team on this role, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. If your profile matches any of our other opportunities, one of our consultants will be in touch.

About Simmons & Hanbury

Simmons & Hanbury is a specialist executive search firm that sources and secures the best human capital and future leaders for our clients. We provide an integrated international service to support our clients across the globe, from our group headquarters based in the heart of the City of London.

We support some of the most prestigious organisations in the world, across financial services, commerce & industry, and professional services. Our services include executive search, interim solutions and market intelligence within the Legal, Compliance, Corporate Governance and Human Resources practice areas.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the application process, please reach out directly. We welcome discussions about your needs and endeavour to provide support to ensure a positive experience.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Published at

27-12-2025

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