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