Legal Counsel

Law Absolute Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency is seeking an In-House Legal Counsel for interim support due to paternity leave. The ideal candidate will have 4 to 5 years of PQE, strong commercial judgement, and experience in US jurisdictions. This role emphasizes risk management, NDAs, and providing advisory guidance. This is a flexible contract role, potentially full-time, focused on high-profile legal functions. Candidates with background in contentious matters are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 4 to 5 years of post-qualification experience.
• Exposure to US jurisdictions and risks is essential.
• Ability to recognize when matters need escalating.

Responsibilities

• Support and triage US-related work within the claims and underwriting function.
• Manage incoming risks and review NDAs.
• Provide advisory guidance across various legal areas.

Skills

Commercial judgement

Risk identification

Understanding of litigation processes

Education

4 to 5 PQE

US qualification (beneficial)

Job description

In-House Legal Counsel – US Risks & Claims Support

Contract role – 4 to 5 PQE

A major insurer is seeking interim legal support due to a five-month paternity leave within the team. This is a technical, niche role suited to someone with strong commercial judgement and the ability to identify risk early.

The focus of the role:

• Supporting and triaging US-related work within the claims and underwriting function
• Managing incoming risks and reviewing NDAs
• Providing advisory guidance across:
  • Property
  • Casualty
  • E&O
  • PI
  • D&O
  • General in house governance responsibilities

What they’re looking for

• 4 to 5 PQE
• Exposure to US jurisdictions and risks is essential
• US qualification beneficial but not essential
• Ability to recognise when matters need escalating
• Understanding of litigation processes
• Ideally someone who’s worked on contentious matters or spent time inside a courthouse

Practical details

• 3 days per week up to full time considered
• Contract engagement preferred

If you have a background in risk spotting, contentious work and US exposure, this will be a brilliant opportunity to step into a high-profile in-house legal function and add real value. Let me know if you’d like to hear more.

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually.

If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.