Insurance Lawyer

LEGAL COUNSEL - INSURANCE - to £90000 plus bonus

An experienced lawyer is required to join a major insurance sector client working as in house counsel advising the underwriting teams on policy wordings and also working on more general commercial contract and legal issues for the company.

Role Overview

This In-House Counsel position providing specialist advice on coverage and policy wordings to the underwriting team at this major insurance client. You will join an existing team of experienced lawyers with the role having arisen due to growth of the business and recent team mergers.

Candidate Profile

The firm is seeking a qualified solicitor or barrister with the following experience / characteristics :

• Minimum 4 years pqe with experience in policy wordings and coverage work either in-house or in private practice. Alternatively someone from a insurance claims background (non-injury) interested in developing in this area of work would be considered.
• Team player who is able to work in a co-operative environment and engage effectively with others.
• Previous experience in more general commercial contracts and in-house legal function would be an advantage. However, training will be given for those without this.
• Strong analytical and decision-making ability with sound judgement and decision making.
• Ability to provide commercially focused solutions to the business on a daily basis.

What's on offer?

On offer with this opportunity is the chance to be part of a growing legal team with a broad remit to cover both wordings and more general legal function within the company. You will be interacting with the underwriting team on a daily basis and will be given support and training to develop your technical expertise if needed.

Hybrid working on offer with 3 days in central London office and 2 days from home.

Apply Now

To be considered for this in-house role based in London please get in touch with a recent CV as soon as possible. Full detailed client drafted job description available.