Associate Legal Counsel

AXA XL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA XL in London, UK seeks an Associate Legal Counsel to join a busy insurance and reinsurance team. You will deliver practical legal advice across delegated underwriting, distribution, compliance and governance, partnering with underwriters and global colleagues.

The role requires UK solicitor qualifications and post-qualification experience in insurance. You will support a dynamic business environment, contribute to cross-functional projects and use technology to improve efficiency while

Qualifications

• UK law degree and solicitor qualification required.
• Post-qualification legal work experience in insurance is preferred.
• Excellent written and collaborative communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Able to work independently while being part of a wider international team.

Responsibilities

• Partner with underwriters and teams to deliver clear, practical legal advice.
• Advise on delegated underwriting and regulatory requirements across markets.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial and insurance agreements (binders, NDAs, endorsements).
• Develop specialist expertise in facilities and innovative distribution models for UK business.
• Support product governance and conduct matters, including Consumer Duty and fair value.
• Lead cross-functional projects, templates, training and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Use AI and legal tech to improve efficiency and service delivery.
• Represent Legal on internal committees and collaborate with UK & international colleagues.

Skills

UK Solicitor

Insurance law

Regulatory compliance

Written communication

Stakeholder communication

Independent working

Education

Law degree

Job description

Associate Legal Counsel

London, UK

As Associate Legal Counsel you will be a member of a busy broad based legal insurance / reinsurance team providing general legal and regulatory assistance but with specific duties as set out below. You will support the UK & Lloyd's business with involvement with Global colleagues. You will be operating in an exciting and dynamic environment with opportunities to learn about and support the business, working collaboratively with the established legal team as well as various stakeholders across the business, both in the UK and overseas.

What you'll be doing

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Partner with underwriters and teams across delegated authority, distribution, claims, wordings, compliance, conduct and operations to deliver clear, practical legal advice.


• Advise on delegated underwriting and claims arrangements, distribution models and related regulatory requirements across Company and Lloyd's markets.


• Draft, review and negotiate commercial and insurance agreements, including binding authorities, claims administration agreements, broker agreements, TOBAs, service agreements, NDAs and endorsements.


• Develop specialist legal expertise in facilities, algorithmic underwriting and other innovative distribution models—a cutting-edge and growing area for the UK business - supporting on complex structures, governance, contractual arrangements and regulatory risk.


• Support product governance and conduct matters, including Consumer Duty, Product Oversight and fair value.


• Support with outsourcing and service company arrangements.


• Lead and contribute to cross-functional projects, legal templates, training and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Use AI and other legal technologies responsibly to improve efficiency, insight and the delivery of legal services.


• Represent Legal on internal committees.


• Collaborate with colleagues in the UK and internationally, building broad exposure to the business.


• Monitor legal, regulatory and market developments, translating change into pragmatic guidance and opportunities for the business.

You will report to Head of Legal – Delegated and Distribution (UK & Lloyd's).

What you'll bring

We're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

Required Skills and Abilities

• UK legal qualifications essential – Law degree and qualified Solicitor or similar;


• Proven post qualification legal work experience in a relevant field, insurance focus prefereable;


• Excellent written and collaborative communication;


• Able to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders;


• Ability to work in an international, multicultural environment within financial services;


• An ability to work independently and on own initiative whilst being part of a wider team, bringing energy and enthusiasm to collaborative working;


• Ability to prioritize conflicting needs and progress matters expeditiously, proactively and follow through on projects to successful completion;


• A proactive approach to problem-solving with good decision-making capability.

What we offer

Inclusion

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and enables business growth and is critical to our success. That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential.

• Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe.


• Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements


• Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits


• Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index


• Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter

Learn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Total Rewards

AXA XL's Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do.

We're committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence.

Sustainability

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called \"Roots of resilience\", focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.

Our Pillars:

• Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society - are essential to our future. We're committed to protecting and restoring nature - from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard - by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.


• Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far-reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.


• Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We're training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.


• AXA Hearts in Action:We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL's \"Hearts in Action\" programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day - the Global Day of Giving.

Who we are

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don't just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.

How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business - property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty. With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

Learn more at axaxl.com

Want to know more?

For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability.