Of Counsel - Insurance & Corporate Advisory

• Advise insurers, reinsurers, brokers, MGA/MGUs, and large corporates on complex regulatory issues, including authorisations, governance, ESG requirements, outsourcing, distribution, and conduct risk. 
• Support advisory work on insurance product development, policy wordings, claims frameworks, and policyholder arrangements. 
• Manage aspects of insurance and reinsurance transactional work, including portfolio transfers, due diligence, and regulatory engagement.

• Advise on corporate transactions involving insurance entities, including M&A, joint ventures, restructurings, and cross-border deals. 
• Provide guidance on corporate governance, shareholder arrangements, and compliance matters. 
• Coordinate multi-jurisdictional advice and work closely with colleagues across corporate, regulatory, disputes, and financial services teams.

• Work with our Litigation team in relation to coverage disputes, high-value litigation, and complex claims (e.g., property, professional indemnity, financial lines, cyber, and casualty). 

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted senior adviser. 
• Mentor associates and trainees, supporting high-quality legal output and team development. 
• Contribute to thought leadership, client alerts, training, and market engagement. 

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver senior-level oversight on matters across insurance regulation, corporate transactions, and coverage disputes. 
• Draft and review policy wordings, endorsements, templates, and corporate documentation. 
• Client Relationship Management 
• Act as a primary point of contact for key clients, identifying opportunities to deepen relationships and cross-sell services. 
   

• Supervise and mentor lawyers of all levels, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. 
   

• Contribute to practice growth through tenders, panel pitches, events, and strategic initiatives. 
• Produce client briefings and thought leadership on market trends and regulatory updates. 
• Compliance & Risk 
• Ensure advice aligns with regulatory frameworks including Central Bank of Ireland requirements, Solvency II, consumer protection, and financial services regulation. 

• Recognised as a trusted adviser to key insurance and corporate clients. 
• Demonstrable impact on business development, client retention, and practice growth. 
• Strong collaboration within the team and across other practice groups. 
• High-quality work delivered efficiently and with excellent client feedback. 

• Work with a market-leading insurance and corporate practice on high-value, high-impact matters. 
• Play a senior leadership role in shaping the future of a dynamic and growing team. 
• Enjoy a collaborative, supportive environment with opportunities for continued professional development. 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Qualified solicitor with 10+ years’ PQE in insurance law and corporate transactions from a leading law firm or in-house environment. 
• Deep expertise in insurance regulation and advisory work, with strong corporate transactional experience. 
• Proven ability to lead complex matters and manage teams. 
• Strong drafting skills and ability to handle technically complex issues with clarity. 
• Commercial awareness and ability to provide practical, solution-focused advice. 
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills. 
   

• Experience engaging with the Central Bank of Ireland. 
• Exposure to reinsurance, Insurtech, or cross-border insurance issues. 
• Experience mentoring junior lawyers and delivering training. 
• A strong network in the insurance and corporate sectors. 

• Professional, collaborative, and committed to exceptional client service. 
• Pragmatic and commercially oriented, with sound judgement. 
• Motivated by team success and long-term relationship building. 
• Confident operating autonomously while contributing to overall practice strategy. 

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus structure. 
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits. 
• Professional development opportunities. 
• Hybrid working arrangements.