Senior Legal Counsel - Reinsurance

We're looking for a qualified lawyer with a background in financial services to join our UK-based legal team as Senior Legal Counsel, supporting Aon's reinsurance business across the UK and EMEA. You'll advise on a range of service offerings and strategic arrangements, playing a key leadership role while working closely with legal and business experts across jurisdictions to navigate complex challenges and support commercial goals.
This is a hybrid role giving you the flexibility to spend time working both from the office and from home. With Aon Law teams based in London and Manchester, we encourage candidates with the ability to access either of these office locations.
What the day will look like

Provide timely, commercially focused legal advice to Reinsurance teams
Support client contracting and major transactions
Identify and manage legal risks proactively
Act as a strategic legal partner to enable sustainable growth
Resolve or escalated legal issues that may impact business outcomes
Collaborating with legal colleagues in Poland, India, EMEA, and globally
Build strong, trusted relationships across the business
Balance commercial support with brand and risk protection
Contribute to legal process improvements and policy development
Support cross-functional initiatives and model Aon's values
Supporting revenue growth while safeguarding Aon's brand and balance sheet
Liaising with business leaders, subject matter experts, and legal peers on cross functional initiatives
Leading or assisting with legal projects focused on process improvement, risk mitigation, and policy development
Participating in pro bono and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives
Championing Aon's core values through collaboration and contribution to key business initiatives

Qualified solicitor or barrister (UK/Ireland) or foreign-qualified lawyer
Legal experience in large, multi-jurisdictional financial services
Expertise in transaction support and cross-border reinsurance broking
Familiarity with captive insurance transactions (a plus)
Strong problem-solving mindset with sound legal and business judgment
Experienced in collaborating with legal, compliance, and business teams
Proven ability to manage external counsel efficiently
Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
Comfortable working independently and in team settings
Agile, ethical, and solutions-focused in a fast-paced environment