Heriot Brown is working with a leading global insurance broker to appoint a Commercial Counsel into their London-based legal team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative, high-performing legal function at the heart of a major international business, with exposure to senior stakeholders across the organisation.
The role
You’ll be part of the Commercial Legal Team, advising on a wide range of legal and regulatory matters that are central to the business. Your work will cover :
- Drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts, including insurance agreements, TOBAs, supply / vendor agreements, consultancy agreements, collaboration agreements, sponsorships, and service agreements.
- Advising on technology, IP, privacy, AI, and procurement / vendor services (including SaaS, licensing, website, software, and app development agreements).
- Supporting with insurance agreements (London Market agreements, delegated underwriting agreements, binding agreements, consulting agreements, and policy wording reviews).
- Partnering with Compliance and Risk on privacy, data protection, and information security (GDPR, data transfer clauses, privacy notices, policies, DSARs, PECR).
- Assisting with complex business queries, customer matters, and regulatory processes, including contentious issues where required.
- Contributing to policy development, training, know-how, and process improvements across the legal function.
- Supporting on employment-related agreements (consultancy, restrictive covenants, IR35).
About you
UK-qualified solicitors with experience in some of the following :
Commercial contracts (core requirement).Insurance law / insurance industry experience (London Market knowledge highly desirable).Financial services regulation (FCA, Consumer Duty).Privacy and data protection (UK & EU GDPR, information security).Technology / IP contracts (SaaS, licensing, procurement, AI).Contentious or regulatory experience (complaints, disputes, FOS / POS).You’ll bring :
Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.A commercial, solutions-focused mindset, with the ability to simplify complex issues.Confidence dealing with senior executives and influencing decision-making.The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multinational environment.Why join?
This is a chance to join one of the world’s largest independent insurance brokers, known for its entrepreneurial culture and client-first approach. You’ll gain :
Breadth and variety of work across commercial, regulatory, and sector-specific issues.Exposure to Board and senior stakeholders.A supportive, collegiate legal team with opportunities to drive improvements.Hybrid working in a dynamic international environment.Interested?
For an informal call, click ‘Quick Apply’ or reach out directly to Stephanie Jones — stephanie@heriotbrown.com .