Legal Counsel

Description:

Legal Counsel

SSQ have partnered with an insurance organisation to recruit a 2-4PQE Commercial Insurance Solicitor. This is a growth position in a team that has been expanding rapidly over the past 18 months.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for in-house legal matters , including drafting agreements, addressing compliance issues, and participating in negotiation discussions. Covering both Commercial Tech and Commercial Insurance, this sits in a team of around 10 people.

Responsibilities

• Insurance Agreements and Documents: Assisting on Delegated Underwriting Agreements, London Market Agreements, Binding Agreements, Consulting Agreements as required
• Assisting and leading on reviewing insurance product wordings
• Undertaking a wide range of other general insurance commercial contracts, with drafting and negotiation
• Provide legal support to the various internal departments
• Supporting the Privacy & Information Security teams with advising and drafting on Data Protection Clauses
• Work with other in-house counsels and outside counsels, as required

Qualifications

• 3+ years of post-qualification experience
• Experience working in an in-house environment, ideally at an insurance company or as part of an insurance team
• Experience working as a commercial contract or commercial insurance lawyer