Senior Legal Counsel - Insurance Litigation

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-profile Lloyd's Insurance market broker in the City of London seeks a Senior Legal Counsel with substantial insurance litigation experience. The role involves managing E&O claims, providing legal advice to senior leadership, and minimizing legal risks. This hybrid position offers a competitive salary up to £140,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Approximately 6 years PQE in insurance litigation.
• In-house experience within the London Insurance market.
• Expertise in managing complex disputes and E&O claims.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end E&O claims, advising and resolving notified matters.
• Coordinate with Group stakeholders for escalation of E&O issues.
• Oversee external legal counsel and control legal expenses.

Skills

Insurance law

Legal risk management

Dispute resolution

Education

UK-qualified solicitor

Job description

Senior Legal Counsel - Insurance Litigation, London (City of London)

Client: Brook Street

Location: London (City of London), United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 1

Posted: 23.05.2025

Expiry Date: 07.07.2025

Job Description:

We have a new permanent opportunity for a UK-qualified solicitor (approximately 6 years PQE) with substantial insurance litigation experience, gained in private practice or in-house, to work as a Senior Legal Counsel (Litigation) for a high-profile Lloyd's Insurance market broker in the City of London.

Salary and Benefits: Up to £140,000 plus a comprehensive range of benefits. This is a hybrid role, requiring presence in their London office at least one day per week. There is also an option to work four days per week (pro-rata).

This role requires insurance industry experience, as you will provide legal advice to the senior leadership team, specifically regarding Errors and Omissions claims (E&O) and commercial disputes.

The primary goal is to minimize and manage legal risks and reputational damage to the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end E&O claims: advising, managing, and resolving notified E&O matters, including liaising with insurers.
• Coordinate with Group stakeholders, including the Group legal team, for escalation and reporting of E&O issues.
• Collaborate with other functions to identify E&O trends and risk mitigation strategies, considering various risk factors in business operations.
• Oversee external legal counsel and control external legal expenses.

Essential Experience:

• In-house experience within the London Insurance market.
• Proven track record managing complex disputes, including cross-border jurisdictional issues.
• Expertise in insurance law and coverage disputes, with a focus on the London Market, particularly Lloyd’s brokers.
• Preferred experience dealing with E&O claims against insurance brokers or professionals.

If you are seeking an exciting challenge within a high-profile organization, please apply today for more details.