Counsel (E&O Litigation)

LAW Absolute; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international insurance group is seeking a qualified lawyer for a 13-month maternity cover as Counsel (E&O Litigation). You will manage E&O claims, implement litigation standards, and train stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of PQE and experience in insurance law. This role offers hybrid working in London and an opportunity to gain broad in-house exposure.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' PQE in legal practice.
• Experience with insurance law and markets.
• Strong background in handling professional negligence or E&O claims.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Insurance law knowledge

Commercial balance

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.

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.