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.