Legal Counsel

Overview

A highly respected London-based insurance organisation is seeking a Legal Counsel with insurance-specific post-qualification experience to join their dedicated Legal Team. This opportunity offers a supportive and inclusive environment where your expertise will be valued across all areas of the business. You will provide legal guidance to senior management, underwriting teams, and claims handlers, ensuring that commercial decisions are made with confidence and clarity. The organisation supports professional development, flexible working opportunities, and a culture of knowledge sharing and collaboration.

What you'll do

• Provide comprehensive legal assistance across all areas of the business, supporting both the Legal Team and other departments with clear, commercially focused advice.
• Advise senior management on new business initiatives, including reviewing commercial contracts and company matters to ensure compliance and strategic alignment.
• Support underwriting teams by reviewing policy wordings, assisting with product development, and offering guidance on regulatory requirements.
• Assist claims handlers with complex claims queries, dispute resolution processes, and management of contentious issues in a timely manner.
• Contribute to corporate transactions by preparing documentation, conducting due diligence, and advising on legal implications for the organisation.
• Offer support on compliance matters, employment law issues, tax considerations, company secretarial duties, and customer complaint handling.

What you bring

The ideal candidate for the Legal Counsel position will bring proven experience as a qualified solicitor operating within either private practice or an in-house environment. Your background should demonstrate experience within insurance, but we are open to candidates who have niche experience and are keen to take on a broader role. Although this role will be largely focused on commercial work, candidates from a disputes background will also be considered.

• Proven ability to provide commercially minded legal advice across multiple business areas including senior management, underwriting teams, and claims handlers.
• Experience advising on commercial contracts, company law matters, product development initiatives, policy wordings review, and dispute resolution processes.
• Strong understanding of compliance requirements relevant to insurance or financial services sectors; familiarity with employment law and tax issues is advantageous.

What sets this company apart

This organisation stands out for its unwavering commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where every team member's contribution is valued. The Legal Team operates within a culture that prioritises collaboration over hierarchy-ensuring everyone has access to training opportunities designed for professional growth. Flexible working arrangements reflect the organisation's understanding of modern work-life balance needs. Knowledge sharing is actively encouraged so you'll benefit from exposure to diverse perspectives as well as ongoing mentorship from experienced colleagues. The leadership style is supportive, with managers investing time in nurturing talent so individuals feel empowered throughout their career journey.

Please note - candidates of all levels of PQE will be considered for this role.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

Job Details

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Specialism: Legal
• Focus: Commercial Law
• Salary: £80,000 - £110,000 per annum + bonus and benefits
• Workplace Type: Hybrid
• Experience Level: Mid Management
• Location: London
• Date posted: 9 January 2026
• Consultant: Victoria Pomfret