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 24,000 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.
As Junior Legal Counsel, you will be primarily responsible for:
Reinsurance contract drafting, negotiation and execution (treaties, facultative, NDAs, collateral/trust arrangements)
Regulatory support (BMA filings, licence-related documentation)
Contract management, tracking and execution oversight
Compliance support (AML, sanctions, conflicts)
Broader transactional and strategic projects (including restructurings and portfolio transactions)
This position reports to the Chief Counsel, Bermuda, who will establish your duties, provide any leave approvals, and any applicable business expense reimbursements.
As an Employee and representative of the Company, you are expected to devote your time at work to the performance of your job and to follow instructions and directions given to you. You are also expected to promote the interests of the Company at all times in a manner appropriate to your position within the Company.
It may become reasonable and necessary to amend your job title, the person you report to, and/or duties to meet the business needs of the Company. Should such an occasion arise, this will be discussed with you in advance of any changes.
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 new
We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges
We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond
We'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.
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