Litigation Legal Counsel in City of London

Job description

Legal Counsel

Insurance

South of London

2 days a week in the office 3 from home

£50-60,000 per annum (higher salaries will be considered for the right candidate)

Legal Counsel is required to join a sister company of an insurtech business that focuses on personal lines. This business prides itself on it's cutting edge technology and high standards of customer care.

This is a unique opportunity to work closely with the Head of Legal Services and act as second in command to the wider group, supervise and monitor external solicitors. Candidates will have a strong background in litigation and a willingness to undertake commercial work and other areas as required.

As the Legal Counsel, you will;

• Undertake litigation of claims brought to the business and the wider group which can include property damage claims and PI, large loss or complex claims
• Oversee the management and audit of bringing new clients on board and managing external solicitors with outsourced legal work and working with external solicitors on various matters
• Project work will include undertaking a review of existing contracts, contract renewal and onboarding of new suppliers and services if required
• Drafting Policy wordings and providing policy advice on personal lines policies

As the Legal Counsel you will have;

• Have ideally 5 years practical experience working in-house or private practice ideally within an insurance environment (Qualified or route to qualify)
• Experience of conducting high value litigation claims brought against the wider group (excluding insurance claims)
• Have experience in large or complex losses
• An ability to adapt and learn quickly in new areas of law

Benefits of the Legal Counsel role;

• Hybrid working model
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Free Parking on site
• Career development opportunities
• Discretionary performance bonus
• + Many more

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking for variety in their next role and have the opportunity to develop into new areas of law outside of litigation. Candidates must have litigation experience in order to be considered.

Please get in touch to discuss further.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Published at

18-10-2025

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