Head of Commercial Legal - Insurance Broker

Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established insurance brokerage seeks a Head of Commercial Legal to lead its legal team. This strategic position involves shaping legal strategy, managing complex legal matters, and advising senior stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the insurance sector, particularly in commercial contracts and leadership roles.

Benefits

Leadership role with significant influence

Exposure to senior stakeholders

Dynamic and growing work environment

Qualifications

• Senior commercial lawyer with experience in the insurance sector.
• Track record in leading legal teams and managing complex legal matters.
• Experience in advising senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of lawyers in handling complex legal matters related to insurance.
• Shape legal strategy and improve efficiency within the business.
• Advise senior stakeholders and influence strategic decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Commercial Acumen

Data Privacy

Intellectual Property

Education

Qualified Lawyer

Job description

Head of Commercial Legal - Insurance Broker

Head of Commercial Legal - Insurance Broker

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Heriot Brown is working with the largest privately owned insurance brokerage. This is a senior leadership position within the Legal, Risk, Compliance & Secretariat (LRCS) function reporting directly to the General Counsel.

About the Role

As Head of the Commercial Legal Team, you will lead a group of experienced lawyers and act as the escalation point for a wide variety of complex legal matters. These include insurance agreements, commercial contracts, technology and vendor arrangements, data privacy, intellectual property, employment, and procurement.

You will play a critical role in shaping legal strategy, improving efficiency, and enabling the business to operate with confidence and agility. The role offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders across the UK and international business.

Who You Are

You’re a senior commercial lawyer with a strong track record in the insurance sector, ideally with in-house experience and a good understanding of the Lloyd’s/London Market.

You have:

• Extensive experience advising on commercial contracts and insurance-related agreements
• Strong leadership capabilities and team management experience
• A collaborative and commercially minded approach to legal support
• Confidence advising senior stakeholders and influencing at all levels
• Experience with data privacy, IP, or employment matters (desirable)

Why Join?

• Impact: Lead and shape a high-performing legal team in a visible and influential role.
• Variety: Work across a wide range of legal areas in a dynamic and growing international business.
• Culture: Join a values-led company that prioritises collaboration, autonomy, and integrity.
• Growth: Enjoy real scope for development in a global, entrepreneurial environment.

For an informal call to discuss the role please click ‘Quick Apply’ or alternatively, reach out directly to Stephanie Jones – or email [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Insurance and Insurance Agencies and Brokerages

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