Legal Counsel

Canopius Group

. Provide strategic advice and legal support to Underwriting and Product leads on legal risk relating to the Group’s insurance and reinsurance products .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in insurance and reinsurance products, with a strong focus on compliance, policy wording, and risk management. Proven ability to engage with stakeholders and provide strategic legal advice while navigating complex regulatory environments.

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Legal Expertise & KnowledgeInsurance and Reinsurance WordingsCommercial NegotiationContract ManagementLegal Research & Writing

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Hard Skills

Insurance LawRegulation CompliancePolicy Wording DevelopmentLegal Risk AssessmentChange ManagementStandards Management & AuditAdvisory Proficiency Level 3Commercial Acumen Proficiency Level 3Legal Structuring Proficiency Level 3Legal Documentation Review

Soft Skills

Stakeholder EngagementCommunicationTraining and Education

Tools & Technologies

Market Wording Databases

Industry Keywords

InsuranceReinsuranceLondon MarketProperty BusinessMarine BusinessEnergy BusinessNDABroker EngagementComplianceRegulatory Bodies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic advice and legal support to Underwriting and Product leads on legal risk relating to the Group’s insurance and reinsurance products
Ensure insurance policies across the Group comply with law and regulation
Advise on best practice in jurisdictions where policies are written and account for evolving case law
Develop relationships with Underwriters and Product leads to mitigate wording risk through amendments, pricing changes, or exposure reductions
Support Claims in determining coverage questions arising from policy wording interpretation
Advise on legal risk in insurance policies, endorsements, NDAs, underlying transaction documentation, and structures
Establish a policy wording framework and agreed baseline across products
Review documentation and transaction structures outside the framework or produced by brokers or lead insurers
Establish an efficient NDA review and approval process
Ensure policy wording triggers reflect underlying transaction mechanics
Advise on deviations, market standards, unusual clauses, legal risks, and jurisdictional issues
Participate in broker and client discussions regarding disagreements or interpretation
Maintain acceptable terms and templates, including NDAs, wordings, and NBIs
Participate in Lloyd’s/LMA working groups and engage with regulatory bodies
Highlight relevant legislative, case law, market, and regulatory developments
Assist with stakeholder engagement, including Compliance and Procurement
Educate Underwriters and Product Leads through communications and training
Instruct external counsel where appropriate

Requirements

What you’ll need

3-5 years Post-Qualified Experience, preferably in-house within a re/insurer and preferably in the London Market
Experience of a diverse range of policyholders, both consumer and non-consumer preferable
Experience of insurance and reinsurance wordings necessary
UK and European experience preferred
Good knowledge of market wording databases
Knowledge of Property, Marine and Energy Business preferred
Sound understanding of general insurance, insurance law, regulation, and market practice as they relate to products is essential
Advisory proficiency level 3
Change Management proficiency level 2
Commercial Acumen proficiency level 3
Standards Management & Audit proficiency level 3
Legal Expertise & Knowledge proficiency level 3
Commercial Negotiation proficiency level 3
Contract Management proficiency level 3
Legal Research & Writing proficiency level 3
Legal Structuring proficiency level 3