Qualified Accountant

Who are we?

Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. 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 23,000 employees spanning over 56 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 Role

We are seeking a skilled and experienced in-house lawyer to join our Legal & Claims team within Howden CAP. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in banking and insurance law, with a good understanding of credit risk mitigation and relevant regulations.

The successful candidate will be expected to assist in:

• Interpreting and solving complex legal and regulatory problems across multiple jurisdictions;

• Actively engaging with other brokers in structuring and executing all forms of risk transfer transactions, including but not limited to negotiating with insurers to secure favourable terms for the business, our clients and drive best practices, and

• Representing the company in industry forums and at conferences.

The successful candidate will be proactive in engaging with the broader Howden CAP team on legal and regulatory changes and will play a vital role in supporting clients on balance sheet and capital optimization strategies.

What you’ll do

• Regulatory Monitoring: Assist with the continuous monitoring of the regulatory environment, help interpret changes, and assess their impact on client business models and balance sheets.

• Regulatory Updates: Help prepare and deliver monthly and bespoke regulatory updates, ensuring our business is informed of relevant changes and developments.

• Client Support: Assist and develop the business in supporting clients in relation to all forms of on balance sheet and capital optimization strategies, ensuring compliance with current and upcoming regulatory requirements.

• Deal Assistance: Assist the business teams in structuring complex deals, providing support and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks.

• Negotiation Support: Support negotiations with insurers, helping to secure favourable terms and ensuring alignment with best practices.

• Industry Representation: Assist in representing the company at industry forums and conferences, building the company's profile within the industry.

• Proactive Engagement: Proactively engage with internal teams and contribute to discussions on legal and regulatory changes, helping the company stay ahead of industry developments.

• Strategic
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work with strategic advisors, including law firms, bankers, and consultants, to help develop and implement solutions that optimize clients’ use of capital and insurance.

• Innovative Solutions: Collaborate with the broader Howden CAP team to help design and deliver unique approaches, innovative products, and tailored solutions for clients.

• Alternative Capital Vehicles: Support the development and structuring of alternative capital vehicles, ensuring compliance and efficiency.

• Team Support: Assist members of the team, providing support and contributing to overall team objectives.

Who we’re looking for

• Legal
  
  Qualification:
  
  Candidates which are a qualified lawyers with backgrounds in financial banking and insurance law will be preferred.

• Credit Insurance Policies: Good understanding of credit risk mitigation and relevant regulations.

• Banking Regulations: Knowledge of banking regulations and the regulatory environment, including future regulatory changes.

• Problem Solving: Ability to assist in solving complex legal and regulatory problems.

• Negotiation Support: Experience in supporting negotiations with insurers to secure favourable terms for clients and drive best practices

• Industry Representation: Some experience representing organizations at industry forums and conferences.

• Proactive Engagement: Ability to engage…