Legal Counsel

Location
England, London
Salary
Competitive Salary + Benefits
Posted
01 Sep 2019
Closes
29 Sep 2019
Ref
JO-1710-168875
Contact
Oliver Popham
Job Title
In House Counsel
Practice Area
Corporate, Insurance
PQE Level
5-7, 8-10
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

A well-known global insurer is looking for a Corporate Legal Counsel to join its in-house legal team in London. This is a permanent, full time position.

Role Description

The Legal Counsel will take on a broad and varied role within the team. Key duties will include:  

  • Providing legal advice on M&A and general corporate matters
  • Working on various projects / corporate governance
  • Managing legal risk to meet the commercial and strategic needs of the organisation
  • Occasionally working on commercial agreements

Candidate Profile

The successful In-House Counsel will have the following attributes:

  • 5+ years’ PQE as a Corporate Solicitor
  • Excellent credentials from a leading law firm / similar financial services institution
  • Insurance experience (desirable)
  • A commercial contracts background (beneficial but not essential)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

On Offer

The Corporate Lawyer will be rewarded with:

  • A competitive salary
  • A range of benefits
  • Excellent prospects for internal progression

Apply Now

Should this Corporate Legal Counsel role be of interest, please get in touch with a recent CV to apply today.