Commercial Lawyer @ insurance broker
2 days ago
City of London
Heriot Brown is working with a leading global insurance broker to appoint a Commercial Counsel into their London-based legal team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative, high-performing legal function at the heart of a major international business, with exposure to senior stakeholders across the organisation. The role You’ll be part of the Commercial Legal Team, advising on a wide range of legal and regulatory matters that are central to the business. Your work will cover: • Drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts, including insurance agreements, TOBAs, supply/vendor agreements, consultancy agreements, collaboration agreements, sponsorships, and service agreements., • Advising on technology, IP, privacy, AI, and procurement/vendor services (including SaaS, licensing, website, software, and app development agreements)., • Supporting with insurance agreements (London Market agreements, delegated underwriting agreements, binding agreements, consulting agreements, and policy wording reviews)., • Partnering with Compliance and Risk on privacy, data protection, and information security (GDPR, data transfer clauses, privacy notices, policies, DSARs, PECR)., • Assisting with complex business queries, customer matters, and regulatory processes, including contentious issues where required., • Contributing to policy development, training, know-how, and process improvements across the legal function., • Supporting on employment-related agreements (consultancy, restrictive covenants, IR35). About you UK-qualified solicitors with experience in some of the following: • Commercial contracts (core requirement)., • Insurance law/insurance industry experience (London Market knowledge highly desirable)., • Financial services regulation (FCA, Consumer Duty)., • Privacy and data protection (UK & EU GDPR, information security)., • Technology/IP contracts (SaaS, licensing, procurement, AI)., • Contentious or regulatory experience (complaints, disputes, FOS/POS). You’ll bring: • Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills., • A commercial, solutions-focused mindset, with the ability to simplify complex issues., • Confidence dealing with senior executives and influencing decision-making., • The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multinational environment. Why join? This is a chance to join one of the world’s largest independent insurance brokers, known for its entrepreneurial culture and client-first approach. You’ll gain: • Breadth and variety of work across commercial, regulatory, and sector-specific issues., • Exposure to Board and senior stakeholders., • A supportive, collegiate legal team with opportunities to drive improvements., • Hybrid working in a dynamic international environment. Interested? For an informal call, click ‘Quick Apply’ or reach out directly to Stephanie Jones — .