Senior Legal Counsel

Qbe Insurance Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - GBP 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel in Greater London to provide high-level legal support within their corporate legal team. The role requires collaboration with senior legal personnel, managing M&A and regulatory compliance projects. The ideal candidate must hold a law degree with at least seven years of PQE, possess strong drafting and negotiation skills, and have experience in the financial services sector. The position offers a hybrid work environment and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Holistic support for work life

Access to various employee benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ PQE of relevant experience.
• Experience in financial services or insurance sectors.
• Knowledge of global sanctions and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support on corporate initiatives.
• Manage and deliver M&A, capital, finance, and restructuring projects.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Excellent drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Project management experience

Understanding of company law

Education

Bachelor's degree in law (LLB)

LLM or other relevant qualifications

Job description

**Senior Legal Counsel** Location: London, LeedsHybrid role, happy to talk flexible working QBE European Operations areseekinga highly skilled and motivatedSeniorLegal Counsel to providehigh levelsupport in our corporate legal team. Working alongside existing Legal Counsel and Head of Legal, Corporate, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in providing legal advice and support on various corporate initiatives, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and contributing to the overall success of the organisation.Having the right to work in the UK is a requirement for this role.QBE may consider sponsorship at its discretion. **Your new role** Work with Chief Legal Officer, Head of Legal, Corporate, existing Legal Counsel and Group colleagues to manage and deliver M&A, capital, finance, group (re)structuring/(re)organisation and treasury projects. Aknowledge of ESG principles andhands onexperience applying them across corporate operations, underwriting and investments to help QBE deliver on its sustainability commitments. An understanding ofglobalsanctions regimes andpreferablypractical experience inadvising onsanctions compliancein the financial services context. Bachelor's degree in law (LLB) or equivalent; LLM or other relevant qualificationsadvantageous. Minimum7years’ PQE of relevant experience in a similar role, ideally in-house or within a corporate legal team.Excellent drafting, negotiation,researchand communication skills. Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively. Project experience and/or exposure to project management. Experience in financial services or insurance sectors. Knowledge and competent understanding of UK/EU company law, competition law,sanctionsand data protection regulations. **Benefits** We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from: To learn more about benefits of working with us, click We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards: