Counsel (E&O Litigation)

Law Absolute Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international insurance group is seeking a qualified lawyer for a 13-month maternity cover as Counsel in E&O Litigation. In this hybrid role, you will manage contentious matters, advise on litigation standards, and train stakeholders on E&O risks. Candidates should be qualified solicitors with 3–5 years PQE and have experience in insurance law. This position offers the chance to engage with high-profile E&O matters and support a respected legal function.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with ideally 3–5 years’ PQE.
• Experience of insurance law and the insurance market.
• Comfortable with managing multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Advise on and manage contentious E&O and professional negligence claims.
• Implement and oversee litigation standards and processes.
• Provide training to business stakeholders on litigation risk.

Skills

Experience in insurance law

Handling contentious professional negligence claims

Excellent communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Counsel (E&O Litigation) – 13-Month Maternity Cover

London (Hybrid Working)

Overview

A leading international insurance group is seeking a qualified lawyer to join its in‑house legal team on a 13‑month maternity cover contract. This role will focus on managing and advising on Errors & Omissions (E&O) and wider contentious matters across the business.

Working within a collaborative legal function, you’ll be the go‑to contact for E&O and professional negligence issues, ensuring consistent litigation standards, stakeholder training and proactive risk management across the Group.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on and manage contentious matters, primarily E&O and professional negligence claims
• Implement and oversee E&O and litigation standards and processes
• Provide training to business stakeholders on litigation risk and E&O awareness
• Report to senior management on ongoing disputes and emerging risks
• Work closely with Finance on litigation reserves and provisions
• Mentor junior team members on E&O and litigation projects
• Develop strong relationships with external counsel and professional indemnity insurers

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales), ideally 3–5 years’ PQE
• Experience of insurance law and the insurance market
• Legal experience within, or advising, an insurance intermediary or broker
• Strong track‑record handling contentious professional negligence or E&O claims
• Excellent communication, analytical and organisational skills
• Comfortable balancing commercial and legal priorities across multiple stakeholders

Why Apply

This is an excellent opportunity to gain broad in‑house exposure within a global insurance group. You’ll handle varied and high‑profile E&O matters, contribute to process improvement, and play a key role in supporting a respected legal function during a 13‑month cover period.