M&A Lawyer - Insurance
8 days ago
London
M&A Lawyer - Insurance - London, UK Angove Partners is partnering with an award-winning insurance underwriter, seeking an M&A Lawyer in London to join their team as an Underwriter. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in Mergers & Acquisitions at a law firm. What is the role? As a member of the underwriting team on transactional insurance deals, you will handle a variety of workstreams in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment. The role will be very hands-on and provide in-depth exposure to M&A and corporate transactions. This role is based in London, UK. What will you be doing? • Review transaction documentation, including sale and purchase agreements, disclosure letters, and due diligence reports., • Assess legal, financial and commercial risks associated with M&A transactions., • Identify gaps or weaknesses in due diligence that could present coverage risks., • Structure and price Warranty & Indemnity (W&I), tax liability, and contingent risk insurance policies., • Draft and negotiate policy terms, limits, exclusions, and bespoke clauses tailored to the deal., • Lead underwriting calls and discussions with brokers, lawyers, private equity firms, and corporate clients., • Manage underwriting timelines to align with strict M&A deal completion schedules., • Maintain strong client and broker relationships to encourage repeat business., • Stay informed on M&A market trends, deal structures, and jurisdiction-specific regulations. What do you need to apply to this role? We anticipate that candidates will have at least two years of M&A Law experience. Experience working with W&I would be advantageous. If you are interested in this role please get in touch with: Alternatively if this role is not for you but you would like to discuss roles within the Transactional Risk sector, please do get in touch.