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Corporate Insurance - Senior Associate (5+PQE)

  • Location:

    Greater London

  • Sector:

    Private Practice

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Contact:

    Matthew Makrinos

  • Contact email:

    matthew@rutherfordsearch.com

  • Contact phone:

    020 3137 3740

  • Published:

    15 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-04-05

​Our Client

A prominent law firm, is seeking a talented Corporate Insurance Senior Associate to join their market-leading team in London. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled legal professional with 5+ years of PQE experience in the (re)insurance sector to take on a challenging and rewarding role within a supportive and dynamic environment.

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Position Overview

As a Corporate Insurance Senior Associate, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional legal services to clients in the insurance industry. You will work on a diverse range of transactions, including M&A, private equity investments, syndicate financings, managing agency arrangements, renewal rights deals, Part VII transfers, and reinsurance transactions such as ADC, LPTs, and RITCs.

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Responsibilities

  • Manage and complete deals effectively from start to finish, delivering legal and commercial solutions

  • Work collaboratively with clients and colleagues to provide an outstanding client experience

  • Develop and maintain strong client relationships based on an understanding of their business objectives

  • Identify and shape commercial opportunities, encouraging others to participate in business development efforts

  • Work efficiently and commercially, understanding the importance of financial hygiene and sharing this understanding with the team

  • Adopt a commercial mindset when pricing, resourcing, and using technology to manage matters, considering the impact on profitability

  • Coach and develop junior team members to help them achieve their full potential

  • Contribute to a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative firm culture

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Requirements

  • 5+ PQE with specialist experience in (transactional) corporate insurance and a strong grounding in this area

  • Proven ability to manage and complete deals effectively from start to finish

  • Strong client relationship skills and the ability to understand and support clients' business objectives

  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills

  • Commercial acumen and an understanding of financial hygiene and profitability

  • Commitment to business development, coaching, and developing junior team members

  • Dedication to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative firm culture

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For more information about this position, please get in touch with Matthew Makrinos.
Email: matthew@rutherfordsearch.com
Phone: 020 3137 3740
Job ID: AP0021

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