Lead Lawyer for UK Business, Leading Insurer

The Client:

A leading insurance firm are looking for an 8+PQE* insurance generalist lawyer to lead their legal team.

There is a compelling progression opportunity for the right candidate as the role and team continue to evolve.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the following:

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• Lead lawyer for the London business with oversight of compliance and cosec advising the senior management team on a range of legal matters
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• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including partnership agreements, supplier agreements, vendor contracts, and customer terms and conditions.
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• Assisting with insurance law, privacy, employment and other matters as they arise
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• Leading on various legal tech/AI initiatives across the firm
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• Provide assistance with maintaining the legal precedent bank; and assist with providing training to the business on new and ongoing legal and compliance issues
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• Provide support to the business on the onboarding of new clients
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• Working in multidisciplinary teams across various departments, including product development, marketing, and human resources, ensuring that all business activities comply with applicable laws and regulations.
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Qualifications:

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• The ideal candidate will be an 8+ PQE* Commercial lawyer, preferably with experience in a law firm, or insurance firm.
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• Experience working inhouse in the insurance sector is a prerequisite
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• Excellent contract negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
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• Proactive, detail oriented, and able to thrive in a fast paced, innovative environment. Strong problem solving abilities and a collaborative mindset.
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*Candidates outside this PQE range with the prerequisite experience would be considered for this role.