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VP, Assistant General Counsel, Global Markets Legal & Compliance Group, London

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Client:

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

941292d3ac53

Job Views:

5

Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG, is a global provider of property, casualty, and specialty insurance and reinsurance solutions, with over 1,600 employees worldwide. We are located in the Walkie Talkie building at 20 Fenchurch Street, London.

We are seeking a VP, Assistant General Counsel for our Global Markets Legal & Compliance Group. The role involves providing in-house legal services supporting various business lines, including General Casualty, Healthcare, Professional Lines, and Reinsurance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting policy forms and endorsements.
• Analyzing terms of new/renewal business for exposures and compliance.
• Reviewing and negotiating agreements.
• Supporting legal processes and policy development.
• Providing legal support to underwriters and claims personnel.
• Managing policy wordings and endorsements for reinsurance.
• Coordinating with the Legal Department and handling complex issues.

Person Specification:

• English-qualified solicitor or barrister.
• At least 8 years’ experience, with 4 years in insurance/reinsurance litigation or arbitration.
• In-house experience in insurance or Lloyd’s is advantageous.
• Experience drafting insurance contracts.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Organized, decisive, and able to handle multiple projects.

This position is based in London or Bermuda. The role requires an EU work permit. The posting date is June 10, 2025, and the expiry date is August 13, 2025. Allied World is an equal opportunity employer.