Senior Legal Counsel - City of London, United Kingdom - Anakin Seal Legal

Anakin Seal Legal
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City of London, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL - INSURANCE - to £100000


An experienced lawyer is required to join a major insurance sector client working as a senior legal counsel advising the underwriting and claims teams on a variety of issues.

The role is based in London.


Role Overview


This In-House Counsel position providing specialist advice on coverage and wordings to the underwriting, claims and reinsurance groups at this major insurance client.

The firm is seeking a qualified solicitor or barrister with the following experience/characteristics:

  • Minimum 5 years pqe with strong experience in policy wordings and coverage work either in-house or in private practice.
  • Experience in Property & Casualty lines of insurance.
  • Ability to review, redraft and analyse complex policy wordings and slip documentation essential.
  • Commercial mind set which is able to balance legal concepts and issues against commercial realities, delivering balanced pragmatic legal advice.
  • Experience of direct negotiation with third parties including lawyers, brokers and other counterparties.
  • Legal Qualification to include a valid UK Practicing certificate.
  • Team player who is able to work in a cooperative environment and engage effectively with others.
  • Strong analytical and decisionmaking ability with sound judgement and decision making.
  • Ability to provide commercially focused solutions to the business on a daily basis.
  • An adaptable lawyer who is able to advise on a wide variety of areas of law

What's on offer?
On offer with this opportunity is the chance to be a key advisor to the business. You will have direct access with underwriters, claims managers and those in other business areas on a daily basis.


To be considered for this in-house role based in London please get in touch with a recent CV as soon as possible.

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