Of Counsel Insurance & Corporate Advisory
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
Our Insurance Group continues to experience sustained growth driven by increased regulatory activity a dynamic transactional environment and a rise in complex coverage and claims-related matters. To support this growth we are seeking an Of Counsel with combined expertise in insurance law and corporate advisory work to strengthen our senior bench support partners in delivering high-value advice and mentor the next generation of specialists.
About the Role
This Of Counsel role is suited to an experienced lawyer with deep expertise in insurance regulation advisory work and corporate transactional matters. You will provide senior-level leadership on client matters play a visible role in business development and contribute to the strategic development of our insurance and corporate practice.
The role offers significant autonomy the opportunity to shape client relationships and scope to influence the direction of the group.
The Of Counsel - Insurance will:
Insurance Advisory & Regulatory
- Advise insurers reinsurers brokers MGA/MGUs and large corporates on complex regulatory issues including authorisations governance ESG requirements outsourcing distribution and conduct risk.
- Support advisory work on insurance product development policy wordings claims frameworks and policyholder arrangements.
- Manage aspects of insurance and reinsurance transactional work including portfolio transfers due diligence and regulatory engagement.
Corporate & Transactional
- Advise on corporate transactions involving insurance entities including M&A joint ventures restructurings and cross-border deals.
- Provide guidance on corporate governance shareholder arrangements and compliance matters.
- Coordinate multi-jurisdictional advice and work closely with colleagues across corporate regulatory disputes and financial services teams.
Disputes & Coverage
- Work with our Litigation team in relation to coverage disputes high-value litigation and complex claims (e.g. property professional indemnity financial lines cyber and casualty).
Leadership & Development
- Build and maintain strong client relationships acting as a trusted senior adviser.
- Mentor associates and trainees supporting high-quality legal output and team development.
- Contribute to thought leadership client alerts training and market engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Legal Expertise & Advisory
- Deliver senior-level oversight on matters across insurance regulation corporate transactions and coverage disputes.
- Draft and review policy wordings endorsements templates and corporate documentation.
- Client Relationship Management
- Act as a primary point of contact for key clients identifying opportunities to deepen relationships and cross-sell services.
Team Leadership
- Supervise and mentor lawyers of all levels fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
Business Development & Strategy
- Contribute to practice growth through tenders panel pitches events and strategic initiatives.
- Produce client briefings and thought leadership on market trends and regulatory updates.
- Compliance & Risk
- Ensure advice aligns with regulatory frameworks including Central Bank of Ireland requirements Solvency II consumer protection and financial services regulation.
What Success Looks Like
- Recognised as a trusted adviser to key insurance and corporate clients.
- Demonstrable impact on business development client retention and practice growth.
- Strong collaboration within the team and across other practice groups.
- High-quality work delivered efficiently and with excellent client feedback.
Why Join Us
- Work with a market-leading insurance and corporate practice on high-value high-impact matters.
- Play a senior leadership role in shaping the future of a dynamic and growing team.
- Enjoy a collaborative supportive environment with opportunities for continued professional development.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Qualified solicitor with 10 years PQE in insurance law and corporate transactions from a leading law firm or in-house environment.
- Deep expertise in insurance regulation and advisory work with strong corporate transactional experience.
- Proven ability to lead complex matters and manage teams.
- Strong drafting skills and ability to handle technically complex issues with clarity.
- Commercial awareness and ability to provide practical solution-focused advice.
- Excellent communication leadership and relationship-building skills.
Desirable
- Experience engaging with the Central Bank of Ireland.
- Exposure to reinsurance Insurtech or cross-border insurance issues.
- Experience mentoring junior lawyers and delivering training.
- A strong network in the insurance and corporate sectors.
Mindset & Behaviours
- Professional collaborative and committed to exceptional client service.
- Pragmatic and commercially oriented with sound judgement.
- Motivated by team success and long-term relationship building.
- Confident operating autonomously while contributing to overall practice strategy.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and bonus structure.
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Hybrid working arrangements.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Time Management
- Marketing
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Retail Sales
- Business Management
- Outside Sales
- Telemarketing
- Insurance Sales
- Medicare
- Phone Etiquette
About Company
Ireland’s leading corporate and business law firm with offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York, and San Francisco.
