Job Description
Senior Legal Counsel Location: London, LeedsHybrid role, happy to talk flexible working QBE European Operations areseekinga highly skilled and motivatedSeniorLegal Counsel to providehigh levelsupport in our corporate legal team. Working alongside existing Legal Counsel and Head of Legal, Corporate, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in providing legal advice and support on various corporate initiatives, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and contributing to the overall success of the organisation.Having the right to work in the UK is a requirement for this role.QBE may consider sponsorship at its discretion. Your new role Work with Chief Legal Officer, Head of Legal, Corporate, existing Legal Counsel and Group colleagues to manage and deliver M&A, capital, finance, group (re)structuring/(re)organisation and treasury projects. Aknowledge of ESG principles andhands onexperience applying them across corporate operations, underwriting and investments to help QBE deliver on its sustainability commitments. An understanding ofglobalsanctions regimes andpreferablypractical experience inadvising onsanctions compliancein the financial services context. Bachelor's degree in law (LLB) or equivalent; LLM or other relevant qualificationsadvantageous. Minimum7years' PQE of relevant experience in a similar role, ideally in-house or within a corporate legal team.Excellent drafting, negotiation,researchand communication skills. Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively. Project experience and/or exposure to project management. Experience in financial services or insurance sectors. Knowledge and competent understanding of UK/EU company law, competition law,sanctionsand data protection regulations. Benefits We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from: To learn more about benefits of working with us, click We value our employee's experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards: