Senior Legal Counsel

Willis Re

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to support our US operations, reporting directly to the Global Legal Director based in London. This is a high-impact and wide-ranging role, combining hands-on commercial legal work with strategic guidance for the senior management team. You will take the lead on legal matters across our US business, playing a key role in driving our rapid growth. The position offers a unique opportunity to work across a diverse spectrum of legal challenges from start-up-style agility to scale-up complexities and the evolving needs of a global organisation. Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, including broker terms, insurer terms of service, distribution and affinity arrangements, procurement and service provider contracts and technology agreements. Advising senior management on strategic initiatives, including market expansion, office openings, and employment-related matters. Supporting the business on insurance-specific legal matters, including policy wordings and regulatory considerations. Overseeing commercial disputes and managing external counsel, including appointment, oversight, and cost control. Providing pragmatic, solutions-oriented legal advice to enable business growth while mitigating risk. Acting as a trusted legal partner across the business, balancing commercial objectives with legal and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Significant post-qualified experience, with some background in an insurance intermediary or reinsurance environment.
• JD or LLM from a well-regarded law school.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial and insurance-related agreements; exposure to policy wordings is advantageous but not essential.
• Demonstrated ability to operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and international environment.
• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to identify key issues and deliver practical solutions.
• Confident in managing external counsel and controlling associated costs.

Nice To Haves

• Some familiarity & exposure to (re)insurance compliance beneficial

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, including broker terms, insurer terms of service, distribution and affinity arrangements, procurement and service provider contracts and technology agreements.
• Advising senior management on strategic initiatives, including market expansion, office openings, and employment-related matters.
• Supporting the business on insurance-specific legal matters, including policy wordings and regulatory considerations.
• Overseeing commercial disputes and managing external counsel, including appointment, oversight, and cost control.
• Providing pragmatic, solutions-oriented legal advice to enable business growth while mitigating risk.
• Acting as a trusted legal partner across the business, balancing commercial objectives with legal and regulatory compliance.

Benefits

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Benefits, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Life Insurance, AD&D , Financial wellbeing support, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
• Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off (Washington State only)
• Retirement Benefits: Savings Plan (401k).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level