Legal Counsel - Specialty Lines Insurer

Join a leading insurer with a $2B+ portfolio and a dynamic financial lines presence.

We're excited to be partnering with a fast-growing specialty lines insurer, headquartered in New York City, with a reputation for underwriting expertise and innovation. With over $2 billion in gross premiums written annually, this is a business with true scale and a diversified product portfolio-25% of which is driven by its high-performing Financial Lines division.

The Opportunity

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Legal Counsel with 2 to 5 years' post-qualified experience to step into a broad, high-impact role within a sophisticated legal function. Reporting into senior legal leadership and working closely with executive stakeholders, you'll act as a trusted legal advisor, delivering sharp commercial and regulatory legal advice in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal support across corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters
• Advise on insurance regulatory compliance, licensing, filings, and internal governance
• Draft, negotiate, and review a wide range of commercial agreements
• Collaborate with underwriting, compliance, claims, and product development teams
• Partner with leadership to support strategic initiatives, product launches, and growth plans

About You

• 2-5 years of post-qualification legal experience, ideally from a law firm or in-house (insurance is a must)
• Strong grounding in corporate, commercial, or regulatory law
• A commercially minded communicator who thrives in a collaborative environment
• A proactive mindset with the confidence to engage with senior leaders and influence decision-making
• Willingness to work from the NYC office 3 days per week

Why Join?

You'll be joining a business at the forefront of specialty insurance innovation , with exposure to a wide array of product lines and the chance to play a key role in shaping legal strategy across the business. You'll work closely with an engaged and visionary leadership team and enjoy a strong culture of empowerment, learning, and collaboration.

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