Legal Counsel – Europe
Howden Group Holdings
Who are we?Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 18,000 employees spanning over 100 countries.People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.The roleWe are seeking an experienced legal counsel to join the European legal team. This is a newly created role which reports to the European General Counsel and forms part of a small but growing regional legal team which works closely with management and in-country legal teams across over 20 countries.The successful candidate will focus primarily on the Howden Group’s underwriting division, DUAL, but will also be expected to support the Group’s insurance and reinsurance broking divisions across a broad range of legal and regulatory matters.Additionally, we anticipate the role holder will be involved in advising on and assisting with the creation and implementation of legal policies and procedures, and of operational processes designed to improve the effectiveness of the legal function.What you will be doingYou will be:
Who will you be working with?Reporting to the European General Counsel, you will have responsibility for engaging and building relationships with key stakeholders within the Howden Group, including:
What do we need from you?We are looking for a commercially-minded lawyer (solicitor or equivalent European qualification) who:
What do we offer in return?A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something newWe support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challengesWe are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyondReasonable adjustmentsWe’re committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.If you’re excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.Permanent
United Kingdom
Tue, 01 Apr 2025 23:48:32 GMT
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