Job Description
Job Opportunity: Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Legal Counsel to join the European product wordings team. This role will report to the Chief Counsel, Product Wordings, Europe, and assist the wider product team in supporting BHSI teammates in Europe on a variety of Executive and Professional lines underwriting queries. This role will also require collaboration with the global Legal, Risk, Compliance and Governance teammates and directly with the business. More experienced candidates may be considered for a Senior Legal Counsel role.Duties & Responsibilities: Assist Underwriters to develop new insurance products in Executive and Professional LinesAmend insurance documentation in response to legal and regulatory changeDraft, negotiate and amend policy wordings and related documentation (e.g. quotation documents and IPID) as requiredLead negotiations regarding wordings with business partners and brokersKeep abreast of legal and regulatory developments and inform underwriters of these and arrange training as requiredInstruct external counsel as appropriate to provide advice on specialist topicsDeliver training and coaching to underwriters and claims colleagues to improve wordingsKeep up to date with regulatory developments and feed these into drafting and legal adviceRespond to demands for legal support from underwriters and prioritise work in line with business objectivesMaintain strong relationships and regular communication with stakeholders including underwriters, brokers and service providers to ensure effective communications. Qualifications, Skills and Experience: Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with a minimum of 5 years’ insurance wordings/coverage experienceTechnical insurance knowledge across one or more product lines including experience of international and multinational contractsKnowledge of insurance regulatory and licensing considerationsGeneral legal knowledge of topics such as GDPR and insurance distributionUnderstanding of the London and European company markets and the Lloyd’s marketProficiency with SharePoint, Excel and WordExcellent communication, organisational, time management and project management skillsFluent English. Additional European language is desirable but not essential. BHSI Offers: A competitive package and exciting growth opportunities for career-oriented teammatesA dynamic, action oriented, and thoughtful environment centered on always doing the right thing for our customers, teammates and our other stakeholdersA purposely non-bureaucratic organisation that embraces simplicity over complexity and emphasises individual excellence in a team framework