Legal Counsel (Commercial Insurance)

About the role

Cana Consulting is recruiting a Legal Counsel for a leading international insurance group with a strong presence across Asia Pacific. The role sits within the group's legal team in Singapore and supports its commercial insurance business across legal, regulatory and contractual matters. It suits a commercially minded lawyer who wants to work closely with business stakeholders in a dynamic, multinational environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support to the commercial insurance business, including specialty lines such as financial lines, marine and other corporate insurance products.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, including distribution, intermediary, service provider and outsourcing arrangements.
• Advise on legal and regulatory matters affecting insurance operations, products and distribution activities.
• Support business initiatives, strategic projects and cross-border transactions from a legal perspective.
• Work with underwriting, distribution, compliance and other functions to identify and manage legal risks.
• Liaise with external counsel and regional legal teams on specialist or jurisdiction-specific matters.

Required profile

• Qualified lawyer with relevant experience in private practice and/or an in-house legal function.
• At least 8 years of professional experience (PQE).
• Experience in insurance, financial services, regulatory advisory or commercial contracting is advantageous.
• Familiarity with insurance-related commercial agreements, distribution arrangements or outsourcing matters is beneficial.

Required skills

• Strong drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to advise business stakeholders on complex legal matters.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a regional environment.