About the Company

MNK Group is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Senior Legal Counsel – M&A & Corporate Transactions to join our Legal team on a full‑time basis in London. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this role is central to supporting the Group’s strategic growth through acquisitions, divestitures, and complex reinsurance transactions.

MNK Group is a fully independent global group of companies, comprising a specialist Lloyd’s of London broker, an MGA platform, and a portfolio of insurance and reinsurance businesses. Headquartered in London and established in 2009, the Group now operates across more than 20 global offices, serving clients in over 80 countries.

With a focus on innovation, precision, and adaptability, MNK Group delivers sophisticated (re)insurance solutions across Financial Institutions, Cyber, Marine, Construction and Energy, Aviation, Political and Credit Risk, Liability, Agriculture, Property, Treaty, and Analytics.

We are also a market leader in parametric insurance products, offering bespoke solutions for complex risks including Agriculture, Weather, Pandemics, Credit, Travel, and Marine.

About the Role

The Senior Legal Counsel will act as a trusted advisor to the General Counsel and wider business, providing expert legal support across all phases of corporate and transactional activity. This includes leading legal workstreams for M&A transactions, conducting and reporting on due diligence, drafting and negotiating key documentation, and supporting regulatory engagements.

The role requires strong technical capability, sound judgement, and the ability to navigate legal and regulatory complexities within the financial and insurance sectors. The successful candidate will work closely with the M&A team, operational leaders, and external counsel to ensure seamless execution of transactions and effective post‑acquisition integration.

Responsibilities

Transactional Legal Support

• Advise the General Counsel and business on acquisitions, divestitures, reinsurances, and joint ventures
• Lead legal due diligence, identifying and assessing key legal and regulatory risks
• Provide clear assessments of potential financial exposures and propose mitigation strategies
• Prepare comprehensive legal due diligence reports for the M&A team

Documentation & Negotiation

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of transactional documents, including:
• Stock Purchase Agreements (SPAs)
• Reinsurance and retrocession agreements
• Trust agreements
• Financing documentation (bank facilities, subordinated debt)
• Shareholder and board resolutions
• Ensure compliance with all conditions precedent across SPAs, reinsurance agreements, and financing arrangements

Regulatory Engagement

• Support the preparation of regulatory change‑of‑control applications, including run‑off business plans and schemes of operation
• Liaise with regulators to secure timely approvals and ensure ongoing compliance
• Assist acquired entities in obtaining capital releases where required
• Post‑Acquisition Integration
• Support the alignment and enhancement of legal processes across acquired entities
• Strengthen information flow between the M&A deal team and operational integration teams

Commercial & Operational Legal Support

• Review TOBAs, NDAs, binding authority agreements, distribution agreements, and fronting arrangements
• Review claims handling agreements and claims authority arrangements
• Review commercial contracts including IT agreements, IP arrangements, leases, engagement letters, and service agreements

Regulatory Queries & External Counsel Management

• Assist with regulatory queries across multiple jurisdictions
• Instruct and coordinate with local counsel to ensure consistent, high‑quality legal advice

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Qualified lawyer with 3+ years’ post‑qualification experience from a top‑tier law firm or in‑house environment
• Strong background in corporate insurance or complex M&A within financial services
• Strong academic credentials
• Experience within financial services institutions is advantageous but not essential

Required Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across jurisdictions
• High level of attention to detail and strong organisational capability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet tight deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to build strong relationships with senior leadership, regulators, and internal stakeholders
• Commercial awareness and the ability to contribute to informed business decision‑making

If you are a driven legal professional seeking the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and expanding global organisation, we welcome your application.

MNK Group is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and every individual has the opportunity to thrive and contribute to our shared success.