Assistant Legal Counsel in City of London

Job description

New Assistant Legal Counsel opportunity working with a top performing specialty insurer operating within the Lloyd’s Market. Reporting to the International General Counsel, you will support in providing advice and support on all legal matters affecting the international’s operations, ensuring adherence to relevant laws and regulations across the relevant jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice across underwriting, claims, compliance, commercial, and corporate governance.
• Identify and manage legal risks; support risk mitigation strategies.
• Draft, review, and advise on insurance contracts, corporate transactions, and commercial agreements.
• Ensure compliance with laws/regulations (incl. Lloyd’s market, sanctions, financial crime).
• Advise on policy wordings, endorsements, and product development.
• Support governance, company secretarial, and compliance functions.
• Deliver legal/compliance training to staff.

Skills and Experience:

• UK qualified lawyer, desirable mix of private practice and in-house.
• Experience in insurance law and regulation, and desirable Lloyd’s/London insurance market.
• Experience and knowledge of PRA/FCA and Lloyd’s regulatory regimes.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Published at

09-10-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English