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Insurance Senior Associate (non-contentious) Highly Ranked Global Law Firm

  • Location:

    London

  • Sector:

    Private Practice

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Contact:

    Jonathan Skerrett

  • Contact email:

    jonathan@rutherfordsearch.com

  • Contact phone:

    020 3778 0891

  • Job ref:

    SKJ36421

  • Published:

    23 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-10-08

Our Client

We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Mid-Level Associate Lawyer (4-8 PQE) to join a prestigious, top ranked global law firm in their Insurance & Reinsurance team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated lawyer to work on cutting-edge matters, advising both UK and international clients on a broad spectrum of corporate/M&A, regulatory, and restructuring issues within the insurance sector.

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Main Duties

Key responsibilities for this position will include, but are not limited to:

  • Advise on a wide range of non-contentious matters, including group reorganizations, insurance distribution agreements, (re)insurance policies, cyber risk, and collateral arrangements.

  • Work on restructuring and corporate transactions, including M&A, for high-profile insurance and reinsurance clients.

  • Provide regulatory advice, including guidance on the Senior Insurance Managers Regime, corporate governance, and the UK run-off approval process.

  • Assist major international (re)insurers with the reorganization of their operations and group structures in response to Solvency II requirements.

  • Advise on cross-border insurance business transfers, including experience in the UK, EU, and international markets.

  • Support clients with intra-group reinsurance management and the disposal or acquisition of subsidiaries, conducting change of control analyses and regulatory filings.

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Your Profile

  • 4-8 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) within a highly regarded insurance, reinsurance, or regulatory team at a law firm.

  • Solid experience in corporate transactions, M&A, restructuring, and regulatory issues within the insurance industry.

  • Strong understanding of the Solvency II framework and other key insurance regulations.

  • A proactive and commercially focused approach with the ability to handle complex transactions independently.

  • UK or Common Law Qualified.

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Why Apply

  • Join a top-ranked global law firm across directories known for its excellence in the insurance and reinsurance sector.

  • Work on high-value, international projects with major industry players.

  • Benefit from a supportive and collaborative work environment with opportunities for career progression.

  • Competitive remuneration package and benefits.

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For more information about this position, please get in touch with Jonathan Skerrett.
Email: jonathan@rutherfordsearch.com
Phone: 020 3778 0891
ReferenceCode: 36421

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About Rutherford
Rutherford is London’s leading regulatory legal search firm. With over 14 years of providing top roles to legal talent across contentious and non-contentious regulation, from MiFID to MiCA, both in-house and private practice. Our clients include the leading law firms as well as tier-one banks, broker-dealers, asset managers, alternatives funds and fintech. If you are interested to know who is hiring in this space, or perhaps you are thinking about a move later in the year, please reach out for a confidential discussion with one of our specialists.