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In-house senior counsel @ Global insurance business

Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment

Greater London

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 100,000

Full time

16 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to lead a dynamic in-house legal team. This role offers the chance to provide strategic legal advice across a broad range of commercial and regulatory issues within a global insurance business. You will collaborate closely with senior stakeholders, mentor junior lawyers, and shape the legal function's impact on business operations. With a focus on hybrid working, this position allows for flexibility while engaging in high-value cross-border work. If you are a commercially minded lawyer ready to take on a strategic leadership role, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

7+ years' PQE with a mix of private practice and in-house experience.
Strong background in insurance law with London Market experience.

Responsibilities

Manage and mentor a small legal team while advising on complex legal matters.
Collaborate with senior stakeholders to drive improvements in legal processes.

Skills

Insurance Law

Commercial Contracts

Cross-Border Regulatory Issues

E&O Claims

Leadership

Education

UK Qualified Lawyer

In-house senior counsel @ Global insurance business

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Heriot Brown is working with a leading international insurance group to find a Senior Legal Counsel to join their growing in-house legal team. This role will support a dynamic and well-established specialty broking business within the group.

This is a high-impact position offering the opportunity to lead a small legal team, act as a senior escalation point, and provide commercially focused legal advice to the wider business.

About the Role

Reporting into the General Counsel, you’ll be responsible for managing and mentoring a small legal team, while advising on complex legal and commercial matters across the business. The work is broad in scope and includes commercial contracts, cross-border regulatory issues, and risk management.

You’ll collaborate closely with senior stakeholders, drive improvements in legal processes, and help shape the legal function’s impact on the wider business. Experience in the Lloyd’s market or dealing with E&O claims would be particularly valuable.

Who Are You?

UK-qualified lawyer with 7+ years' PQE, ideally with a mix of private practice and in-house experience
Strong background in insurance law, ideally with London Market or Lloyd’s experience
Exposure to E&O claims or insurance broking is a strong advantage
Commercially minded and confident engaging with senior leadership
Ready to step into a broader, more strategic role with people leadership responsibilities

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a visible, strategic role within a global insurance business. You’ll join a collaborative legal team, gain exposure to high-value cross-border work, and help shape legal strategy at group level. The business supports hybrid working, with a London base and flexibility built into the team’s culture.

For an informal call to discuss the role please click ‘Quick Apply’ or alternatively, reach out directly to Stephanie Jones – or email stephanie@Heriotbrown.com

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Legal
Industries
Insurance

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