I have been engaged by a leading Insurance company who are seeking a senior legal leader to head their Commercial Contracts Team and provide strategic, high-quality legal support across a broad range of commercial matters. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven, commercially minded individual to make a real impact across their UK and international operations. What You’ll Be Doing As the Head of Commercial Contracts, you will: Lead and manage the Commercial Contracts Team, including Senior Counsel, Counsel, and Paralegals. Drive strategic efficiency by developing self-service solutions and tools for the business. Provide expert legal advice on a wide range of commercial law matters, including insurance agreements, client service contracts, NDAs, TOBAs, IP, privacy, and employment-related legal support. Oversee contract drafting and negotiation across multiple domains: IT, procurement, marketing, data protection, and more. Support innovation and compliance, including contributions to training, policy development, and legal risk management across the business. Partner with senior stakeholders across the business to proactively manage legal risk and support commercial decision-making. Key Areas of Focus Delegated underwriting and London Market agreements IP, privacy/GDPR, and data protection law Consultancy and supply agreements SaaS and technology contracts Global partnership and referral agreements Employment and IR35 consultancy contracts Contentious and non-contentious legal queries What We’re Looking For We’re after someone who combines strong legal acumen with commercial instinct. You’ll need: Significant experience in commercial contracts, gained in-house or in private practice Insurance law and London Market knowledge Leadership experience, with a proven ability to develop and manage teams Outstanding communication, drafting, and negotiation skills Experience in IP, data privacy (UK/EU GDPR), and cross-border legal matters A flexible, collaborative approach with a passion for continuous improvement Why this client? Be part of a growing, values-led global business Influence strategic decision-making at the highest level Thrive in a collaborative, people-first culture Enjoy competitive remuneration and benefits Work on complex, high-impact legal matters with international reach