Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel – Insurance / Lloyd’s Market Permanent London or Manchester | Hybrid Working A leading global specialty insurer is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its growing legal team in either London or Manchester . This role offers the opportunity to act as a trusted legal advisor to the business , supporting a wide range of legal matters across underwriting, product development, distribution, regulatory issues and strategic projects within the insurance business. Key Responsibilities Advising on (re)insurance law , including policy wordings, distribution and delegated authority agreements Supporting commercial and product teams on governance processes and regulatory considerations for new products Negotiating and drafting Lloyd’s and company market contracts and clauses across property, casualty and specialty lines Providing legal support on contentious matters, investigations and non-claims litigation Advising on regulatory and sanctions matters in collaboration with compliance teams Supporting international distribution channels, including Lloyd’s Europe and global offices Drafting and negotiating commercial and corporate contracts , including intra-group and third-party agreements Delivering legal training, templates and guidance across the business Assisting with strategic projects and initiatives aimed at improving efficiency and legal processes About You England & Wales or Common law qualified lawyer with experience in insurance law Background in private practice (insurance) preferred , with in-house experience welcomed Strong knowledge of the UK insurance industry and the Lloyd’s market Experience with policy wordings, insurance regulatory issues and commercial contracts Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills Commercially minded and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment 25 days annual leave + bank holidays 10% non-contributory pension Private medical and dental insurance Life assurance, critical illness and income protection Hybrid working and home IT setup support Study and professional development support Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme Wellbeing and employee assistance programmes This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing global legal team in a role offering strong exposure to the London Market, international insurance operations and strategic legal work . #J-18808-Ljbffr