Legal Counsel – Distribution

Bruin Financial

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
As Legal Counsel, you will be a member of a busy legal insurance and reinsurance team providing general legal and regulatory assistance and supporting the UK & Lloyd's business.You will work with underwriters, stakeholders and the international legal team to support issues arising out of delegated underwriting and delegated claims.Duties:
  • Drafting insurance-related documents including claims agreements, broker service agreements, and review service agreements.
  • Advising underwriters across multiple jurisdictions on policy terms, legal risks and business terms of various deals.
  • Supporting the underwriters on issues arising out of delegated underwriting and delegated claims.
  • Assist the distribution teams in ensuring compliant distribution models with the firms' broking partners.
  • Handling disputes with distribution partners.
  • Contribute to governance in relation to consumer products (emphasis on conduct) including product oversight and FCA requirements such as consumer duty.
  • Identifying future areas of challenge or change within the insurance regulatory and legal framework.
  • Advising underwriters in various jurisdictions on policy terms, legal risks and business terms of various deals.
  • Providing training to the company and its affiliates on substantive legal and regulatory topics;
  • Keeping up to date with regulatory developments and industry initiatives and advising internal stakeholders accordingly.
  • Participate on certain internal committees as the legal representative.
Skills and Qualifications Required:
  • UK qualified Solicitor or similar qualification.
  • At least 3 years of relevant post-qualification legal work experience.
  • Knowledge of insurance regulations.
  • Previous experience working in the insurance/ reinsurance industry is beneficial for this role.
  • Excellent written and collaborative communication.
  • Able to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • An ability to work independently and on own initiative whilst being part of a wider team.
  • Ability to prioritize conflicting needs and progress matters expeditiously, and follow through on projects to successful completion.
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving with good decision-making capability.
Our ambition is simple - to do our best for our people, clients and communities.We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond – this starts with hiring the best talent without consideration of race, religion, colour, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or disability.Seniority LevelMid-Senior levelIndustry
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