Head of Legal – Commercial Contracts – Insurance

Job Description

I have been engaged by a leading Insurance company who are seeking a senior legal leader to head their Commercial Contracts Team and provide strategic, high-quality legal support across a broad range of commercial matters. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven, commercially minded individual to make a real impact across their UK and international operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

As the Head of Commercial Contracts, you will:

• Lead and manage the Commercial Contracts Team, including Senior Counsel, Counsel, and Paralegals.
• Drive strategic efficiency by developing self-service solutions and tools for the business.
• Provide expert legal advice on a wide range of commercial law matters, including insurance agreements, client service contracts, NDAs, TOBAs, IP, privacy, and employment-related legal support.
• Oversee contract drafting and negotiation across multiple domains: IT, procurement, marketing, data protection, and more.
• Support innovation and compliance, including contributions to training, policy development, and legal risk management across the business.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across the business to proactively manage legal risk and support commercial decision-making.

Key Areas of Focus

• Delegated underwriting and London Market agreements
• IP, privacy/GDPR, and data protection law
• Consultancy and supply agreements
• SaaS and technology contracts
• Global partnership and referral agreements
• Employment and IR35 consultancy contracts
• Contentious and non-contentious legal queries

What We’re Looking For

We’re after someone who combines strong legal acumen with commercial instinct. You’ll need:

• Significant experience in commercial contracts, gained in-house or in private practice
• Insurance law and London Market knowledge
• Leadership experience, with a proven ability to develop and manage teams
• Outstanding communication, drafting, and negotiation skills
• Experience in IP, data privacy (UK/EU GDPR), and cross-border legal matters
• A flexible, collaborative approach with a passion for continuous improvement

Why this client?

• Be part of a growing, values-led global business
• Influence strategic decision-making at the highest level
• Thrive in a collaborative, people-first culture
• Enjoy competitive remuneration and benefits
• Work on complex, high-impact legal matters with international reach

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