Head of Commercial Legal, Insurance

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance and reinsurance firm is seeking an experienced Head of Commercial Legal in Slough. This role involves leading a team, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance across departments while providing legal support on various matters. The ideal candidate has 8+ PQE experience, preferably in a law or insurance firm, and possesses excellent analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years PQE in commercial law; law or insurance firm experience is preferable.
• Strong negotiation and analytical abilities required.
• Detail-oriented and collaborative mindset in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to draft and negotiate various insurance contracts.
• Support multidisciplinary teams ensuring compliance across business activities.
• Assist in maintaining legal precedent and training business units.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

8+ PQE Commercial lawyer

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slough, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.06.2025

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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.