Senior Legal Counsel

Job Description

Senior Legal Counsel – Insurance / Lloyd’s Market- 9 month FTC

London | Hybrid | Global remit

We are working with a leading global insurance organisation seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its Legal, Risk & Compliance team in London.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced insurance lawyer (5+ PQE) with strong London Market and Lloyd’s experience , as well as European insurance law exposure , to act as a trusted legal advisor across a broad range of business areas including underwriting, product development, distribution and strategic projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Advising on (re)insurance law, policy wordings and delegation/distribution agreements
• Supporting commercial and product teams on governance and regulatory considerations for new products and emerging risks
• Negotiating Lloyd’s and company market contracts across property, casualty and specialty lines
• Providing legal support on European regulatory and cross-border insurance matters
• Advising on strategic initiatives, regulatory issues and complex commercial agreements
• Working closely with underwriting, claims, compliance and senior stakeholders across international teams
• Delivering training, templates and legal guidance to support business operations

About you:

• England & Wales qualified lawyer with 5+ years PQE
• Strong insurance / reinsurance experience from private practice and/or in-house
• Experience within the London Market or a Lloyd’s Managing Agent
• Experience advising on European insurance law or cross-border regulatory frameworks
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Commercially minded with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives

This role offers exposure to high-profile global projects , senior stakeholder engagement and the opportunity to play a key role in a collaborative international legal team.