General Counsel - Insurance

Our Client:An established, founder led insurance business is seeking General Counsel, to join at a strategic level, reporting directly to the CEO and collaborating closely with the C-suite.This global business is looking to scale significantly in the next few years, making it an exciting time to join.The ideal candidate will be either coming from a start up/scaleup/ high growth business or from a traditional corporate business but looking to pivot into a more entrepreneurial, fast paced and dynamic environment.Offers a lot of flexibility in terms of office presence, with this role being largely remote for the right candidate.Key Responsibilities:This individual will bring in a wide range of legal expertise across corporate, commercial, governance, and legal risk management.As their GC, your responsibilities will include:Provide strategic legal advice across corporate, commercial law, strategic partnerships, and day-to-day operations.Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risk across jurisdictions, and manage disputes and litigation with external counsel.Support high-impact business initiatives like M&A and international growth, while delivering clear, commercially focused legal guidance to senior leadership.Oversee legal support for company secretarial matters looking at board and shareholder matters, including drafting resolutions, managing filings, and ensuring compliance with statutory obligations.Qualifications & Experience:10-18 years' PQE as a lawyer in private practice or in-house in an insurance, fintech, tech or financial services legal team.*The ideal candidate will be either coming from a start up/scaleup/ high growth business or from a traditional corporate business but looking to pivot into a more entrepreneurial, fast paced and dynamic environment.Proven ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Strong negotiation skills, with a sharp eye for detail.Exceptional communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.A commercial mindset, focused on delivering pragmatic, business-oriented legal solutions.*Candidates with relevant experience outside the PQE bracket are also encouraged to apply.

Created: 2025-08-30