Interim Head of Legal (Insurance)-12mth FTC
Leading name in the insurance sector require an Interim Head of Legal to cover a 12 month period of maternity leave. This role will start in August and is based in Central London (4 days per week in the office)
You will be managing a team of three lawyers as well managing your own day-to-day workload of commercial, corporate, insurance, privacy, employment and general legal advisory matters.
There will be constant engagement with senior stakeholders throughout the organisation who lean on legal on a daily basis to guide them through a variety of business activities.
The ideal candidate will be 10+ PQE (the more experience, the better) and will have previous insurance sector experience and an understanding of the Lloyd's market. Individuals from the wider financial services/banking sector may be considered although it is not the preference at this stage of the process.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
About the job
Contract Type: Temporary Interim Management
Specialism: Legal
Focus: Banking & Finance
Industry: Insurance
Salary: £120,000 - £160,000 per annum
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Senior Management
Location: City of London
CONTRACTORJob Reference: T8KF5M-AC7DE3F4
Date posted: 24 April 2026
Consultant: Jon Lucas
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