Corporate Insurance Lawyer - Prominent International Firm (3-8PQE)

A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced solicitor (3-8PQE) to join its market-leading Corporate Insurance team. The role is primarily transactional, with a significant regulatory element, and offers a rare opportunity to work on high-profile, cutting-edge matters within the insurance sector

The team is particularly well known for its expertise in risk transfer, pension scheme de-risking, M&A, and structured reinsurance transactions. Many matters have an insurtech or private equity angle. While prior experience in de-risking work is not essential, candidates should have a solid grounding in insurance law and a genuine interest in building deep sector expertise.

Key Work Areas

• Transactional Work: Involvement in high-value insurance M&A, structured reinsurance deals, and innovative risk-transfer transactions.
• Pension Scheme De-risking: Work on longevity swaps and other de-risking mechanisms for large pension schemes. Prior experience in this area is helpful but not required—training will be provided.
• Regulatory Advisory: Advise clients on complex Solvency II issues, authorisation processes, corporate governance, and compliance with UK and EU regulatory frameworks.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales or equivalent) with strong experience in corporate insurance or financial services law.
• Committed to building a long-term career in insurance law with a genuine interest in both transactional and regulatory work.
• Commercially astute with the ability to handle complex matters and advise clients clearly and confidently.
• A team player with a collaborative approach and excellent communication skills.

What Sets This Team Apart

• True Insurance Specialists: This is a dedicated insurance team, offering clear focus and unrivalled exposure to high-quality, complex insurance work.
• Supportive, Family-Friendly Culture: The team is known for its friendly and inclusive working environment. Many members of the team have families, and the partners promote a flexible, pragmatic approach to working arrangements.
• Genuine Career Progression: This is a team that invests in its people. There are excellent opportunities for career growth and early responsibility within a dynamic and ambitious group.

Why Join?

• Work at the forefront of legal innovation in the insurance industry.
• Join a close-knit, collaborative team within a newly-merged, top-tier global firm.
• Advise on market-leading transactions with some of the biggest names in the industry.
• Benefit from a culture that prioritises development, flexibility, and long-term success.