Job Description

About Herbert Smith Freehills

As one of the world's leading law firms, we advise many of the largest and most ambitious organisations across all major regions of the globe. With over 5,000 people, including 3,100 lawyers and over 2,000 business services professionals, operating from our global network of offices across Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and North America, Herbert Smith Freehills is at the heart of the new global business landscape providing premium quality, full-service legal advice.



We recognise that the success of our business and our clients relies on the skills, knowledge and ideas of all our people. Our environment is one in which high performance is expected, in return, we will provide you with rewards and opportunities tailored to your personal and professional goals.

The Opportunity

Practice area - Corporate Insurance

Main areas covered: Non-contentious corporate advice to insurers and other financial institutions, including: public M&A | private M&A | | business transfers | reinsurance | regulatory | joint ventures | restructurings
Key clients: Phoenix | Scottish Widows | Pension Insurance Corporation | Royal London | Canada Life | Power Corp | RSA | Swiss Re | Pool Re | Hiscox | Marsh McLennan | Ardonagh | WTW | Aon | Association of British Insurers

Primary Responsibilities:

Expected to lead and negotiate transactions with limited supervision Responsible for drafting discrete pieces of legal and regulatory advice for clients with minimal amendments Encouraged to adopt a client-facing role Supervise and develop junior associates and trainees 75%+ insurance-focused work, remainder other financial services / general M&A

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

3+ years' PQE Excellent academics Demonstrable experience of some or all of the following: Insurance sector M&A and restructuring Reinsurance Part VII transfers Regulatory advice to insurers and/or other financial institutions Ability and drive to work on bespoke, big-ticket and complicated transactions Experience working on behalf of banking or other financial institutions would be highly beneficial

Team

Corporate

Working Pattern

Full time

Location

London

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values--Human, Bold, and Outstanding.