Lead Lawyer for UK Business, Leading Insurer

The Client:

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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:

• Lead lawyer for the London business with oversight of compliance and cosec advising the senior management team on a range of legal matters
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including partnership agreements, supplier agreements, vendor contracts, and customer terms and conditions.
• Assisting with insurance law, privacy, employment and other matters as they arise
• Leading on various legal tech/AI initiatives across the firm
• Provide assistance with maintaining the legal precedent bank; and assist with providing training to the business on new and ongoing legal and compliance issues
• Provide support to the business on the onboarding of new clients
• 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.

Qualifications:

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

*Candidates outside this PQE range with the prerequisite experience would be considered for this role.