Legal Counsel – Litigation & Coverage (Specialty Insurance)

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in specialty insurance is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their dynamic team in London. This pivotal role involves providing legal support on contentious matters, advising on regulatory compliance, and drafting key contracts. The company is renowned for its innovative approach and commitment to excellence, making this an exciting opportunity for a qualified solicitor with a passion for tackling complex legal challenges. If you are looking to advance your career in a collaborative environment that values bold thinking and continuous improvement, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ PQE with a background in litigation or insurance coverage.
• Effective communicator with strong drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on non-claims litigation and investigations.
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts.

Skills

Litigation

Insurance Law

Regulatory Compliance

Contract Negotiation

Research Capabilities

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

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Legal Counsel – Litigation & Coverage (Specialty Insurance), London

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 5

Posted: 24.04.2025

Expiry Date: 08.06.2025

Job Description:

Role: Legal Counsel – Litigation & Coverage (Specialty Insurance)

Contract: Permanent

Location: London, Manchester or Birmingham (Hybrid 3/2)

Join a market-leading global (re)insurer with a reputation for excellence, innovation, and integrity. This forward-thinking specialty insurance platform combines the strength of a globally recognised group with the agility of a high-performing, collaborative team.

Known for tackling complex risks across international markets, they foster a culture that values curiosity, bold thinking, and continuous improvement.

Their legal function plays a pivotal role in supporting strategic growth, regulatory compliance, and commercial success across the UK and beyond. Due to expansion, they are looking to hire a Legal Counsel to support contentious and advisory work across a range of legal entities.

This role will include working on strategic projects, distribution contracts, underwriting, wordings, reinsurance, service contracts, regulatory and compliance support.

Overview:

• Support and advise the business on non-claims litigation, ECO claims, investigations and other contentious matters
• Provide advice on (re)insurance law issues across the group globally including wordings, delegation and distribution contracts
• Work with and support Compliance on regulatory matters and complex sanctions underwriting and claims issues
• Advise on litigation, coverage issues and investigations across international business lines
• Draft and negotiate intra-group and third-party commercial contracts
• Provide legal updates and assist in managing external counsel when needed
• Engage in product development, regulatory horizon scanning, and internal legal education

Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 4+ PQE, ideally with litigation or insurance coverage background
• Familiarity with the Lloyd’s Market or wider specialty insurance landscape
• Effective communicator with strong drafting and research capabilities
• Committed to delivering commercially relevant, risk-aware legal advice