Underwriting/Claims Legal Counsel

In-House – Insurance – Legal Counsel (Underwriting & Claims)

Astral Legal have been instructed by a Global Insurance company as they are recruiting a Legal Counsel to join their highly regarded in house Legal team. Ideally my client is looking for a 4-year PQE Lawyer but is open to higher or lower PQE levels, depending on their experience.

• Provide clear, legal advice on a broad range of insurance and reinsurance related underwriting and distribution matters.
• Handle regulatory developments, and business projects.
• Support the Senior Legal Counsel, Head of Legal, Underwriting & Claims in delivering legal work for the business.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with a focus on legal 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.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business and promote the Legal team within the company.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes, controls, and risk awareness.
• Represent the Legal team in cross-functional initiatives and support group-level
• Work closely and build strong internal relationships within the legal team.

The ideal Legal Counsel will possess the following.

• Qualified solicitor or barrister with a minimum of 4 years’ post-qualification experience but open to PQE levels, higher or lower.
• A thorough understanding of insurance law and the London insurance market
• Sound understanding of UK general insurance regulation relevant to insurance distribution and product governance is preferable
• Excellent drafting and client management skills
• Experience across Underwriting and Claims.

Please apply now for immediate consideration.