Head of Commercial Legal, Insurance

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance and reinsurance firm is seeking a Head of Commercial Legal with over 8 years PQE. This role requires strong leadership skills to manage legal teams and oversee a variety of insurance and commercial contracts, ensuring compliance across business operations. Ideal candidates will have exceptional analytical and communication skills, thriving in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ PQE experience in a law firm or insurance firm preferred.
• Proactive, detail-oriented with strong collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of lawyers handling contractual and commercial legal matters.
• Assist with compliance issues and provide legal training across departments.
• Draft and negotiate insurance-specific and commercial contracts.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

8+ PQE Commercial lawyer

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london (city of london), United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

The Client:

A leading global insurance and reinsurance firm are looking for an 8+ PQE insurance commercial lawyer to join their legal team. Working autonomously, you will be responsible for a range of legal matters across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Leading a team of lawyers, you will be responsible for the following:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of insurance specific contracts, including TOBAs, binding authority agreements etc.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including partnership agreements, supplier agreements, vendor contracts, and customer terms and conditions.
• Assisting with privacy, employment and other matters as they arise
• Provide assistance with maintaining the legal precedent bank; and assist with providing training to the business on new and ongoing legal and compliance issues
• Provide support to the business on the onboarding of new clients
• Working in multidisciplinary teams across various departments, including product development, marketing, and human resources, ensuring that all business activities comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will bean 8+ PQE Commercial lawyer, preferably with experience in a law firm, or insurance firm.
• Experience in the insurance will be plus but not a strict requirement
• Excellent contract negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Strong problem-solving abilities and a collaborative mindset.