Legal Counsel - Europe

This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital – a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance.  We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture.  As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.

At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

Job Description: Legal Counsel, Europe

Day-To-Day Role:

As Legal Counsel – Europe, you will be a member of a busy broad based Legal insurance team in London responsible for providing general legal and regulatory advice and assistance to include (but not limited to) the specific duties outlined below:

• Underwriting, Claims & Ceded Re NDAs;
• Policy wordings & endorsements;
• Binding Authority Agreements & amendments;
• Notices of assignment;
• Lenders’ endorsements;
• TOBAS;
• Letters of underwriting authority;
• Claims Handling Agreements;
• Powers of Attorney;
• Secondment Agreements;
• Broker Service Agreements;
• Marketing materials;
• General corporate and regulatory compliance issues;
• Collaborate with subject matter experts on change/transformational projects, especially related to regulatory/legal change programs; and
• Other ad hoc legal support and analysis as needed.

Skills & Abilities:

• Legal qualifications essential and must be a qualified Solicitor;
• Proven post-qualification legal work experience in insurance/reinsurance;
• Strong written and collaborative communication;
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders;
• Ability to work in an international, multicultural environment within financial services;
• Ability to prioritize conflicting needs and progress matters proactively and follow through on projects to successful completion; and
• Pro-active approach to problem-solving and good decision-making capability.