In-house senior counsel @ Global insurance business

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join their dynamic in-house legal team. This pivotal role involves managing a small legal team and providing strategic legal advice across a broad range of commercial and regulatory matters. With a focus on insurance law and cross-border issues, you'll engage with senior leadership and help shape the legal strategy of the business. The position offers hybrid working arrangements, allowing for flexibility while being based in London. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within a global insurance group and advance your career in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

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

Risk Management

E&O Claims

Education

UK Qualified Lawyer

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In-house senior counsel @ Global insurance business, london

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Client:

Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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About the Company

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 [emailprotected]