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Legal Counsel
👋 About Us
We are a rapidly growing Managing General Agent specialising in underwriting trade credit insurance and surety products. Since launching commercially in 2022, we’ve expanded across the UK, EU, US, and Canada, serving global corporates via a blend of insurance expertise and proprietary technology.
Named the #4 fastest-growing software company in the UK by Sunday Times Tech 100, and the fastest-growing insurtech in the UK and Ireland by Sifted.
As we scale internationally, we are hiring our second lawyer to collaborate with the Head of Legal and Compliance. This role offers a rare opportunity to contribute to the legal, regulatory, and commercial framework of a business in its early growth stage.
🔑 Important Information
- Location: London (Bermondsey Street, London Bridge) – 4 days per week office-based
- Qualification: Qualified solicitor (England and Wales)
- Experience:
- 3–4 years’ PQE (Post-Qualification Experience), ideally with a prior insurance or reinsurance focus
- Reports to: Head of Legal and Compliance
- Interview Process:
- Introductory call
- Head of Legal and Compliance (including case study)
- Interview with CEO / Group Chief Underwriting Officer
💼 About the Role
As the second lawyer in the legal function, you will collaborate closely with the Head of Legal and Compliance to take primary ownership of the insurance wording and policy documentation workflow. This includes crafting, reviewing, and negotiating:
- Trade credit insurance policy wordings and endorsements
- Surety bonds and counterindemnities
- Insurance binders across multiple jurisdictions.
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Beyond core documentation, this role spans:
- New product launches
- International expansion
- Regulatory engagement
- Commercial contracting
Expect broad ownership—this is not a traditional insurance-legal niche role. You will partner with the Group Chief Underwriting Officer and Group Chief Commercial Officer, driving significant workstreams while shaping legal/compliance deliverables that reflect the business’ fast-paced growth.
🔥 Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate:
- Trade credit insurance documentation
- Surety bonds
- Counterindemnities
- Insurance binders
- Maintain and control policy wordings library and version tracking across all jurisdictions.
- Support product launches and market entries, liaising with external counsel as required.
- Review and negotiate broker-terms, NDAs, and commercial contracts.
- Ensure compliance with ongoing regulatory requirements, including assisting USA policy filings.
- Monitor regulatory developments and assess implications for business operations.
- Develop/maintain legal templates, playbooks, and process documentation.
- Integrate AI tools into legal workflows for scalability and efficiency.
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😊 Ideal Fit for You
This role is suitable if you have experience in:
- Insurance/reinsurance (private practice or in-house: carrier/broker/reinsurer/MGA environment).
- Drafting/reviewing policy wordings, endorsements, binders, or surety bonds.
- Proven ability to take ownership, applying discretion on when to escalate concerns.
- Commercial mind-set: balancing legal risk with actionable business outcomes.
- Intellectual curiosity and regular skill acquisition acumen.
- Interest in exploring AI applications for legal function optimisation.
- Strong writing and communication skills.
⛳️ Compensation & Benefits
- Employee Share Option Pool participation
- Private healthcare
- Private pension
- 25 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Extended parental leave
- Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes
- £100 annual grant for a physical challenge of your choice
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