In-house Legal Counsel – insurance & underwriting
Insurance distribution and regulatory
5+ PQE
London, hybrid working
SSQ is partnered with a global insurance company to recruit an insurance claims, underwriting, and regulatory lawyer to join their function.
The broad role will work across legal, claims and underwriting and offer a dynamic and vast remit of commercial and corporate work.
Suited to a 6+ PQE solicitor in England & Wales with extensive insurance experience either in-house or from Private Practice.
Role responsibilities:
* Ability to provide clear, practical legal advice on a broad range of insurance and reinsurance-related underwriting and distribution matters, regulatory developments, and business project
* Support the Head of Legal and wider team in delivering legal strategy and frameworks for managing legal risk.
* Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with a focus on legal robustness and commercial viability.
* Ad hoc advice on contentious matters, claims coverage, contract interpretation, and legal aspects of claims handling.
* Assist in training on legal and regulatory topics for all junior team members
* Monitor and analyse legal developments and emerging risks, ensuring the business remains informed and compliant.
* Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business and promote the Legal team as a valued and accessible resource.
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes, controls, and risk awareness.
* Foster strong internal relationships within the legal team.
Requirements:
* Qualified solicitor or barrister with a minimum of 6 years’ post-qualification experience.
* A thorough understanding of English insurance law and the London insurance market and a good technical insurance knowledge across commercial insurance business
* Sound understanding of UK general insurance regulation relevant to insurance distribution and product governance is preferable
* Excellent drafting and client management skills
For more information or how to apply, please contact me: Poppy.Taylor@ssq.com 07534087340