Job Description

Join a leading insurer with a $2B+ portfolio and a dynamic financial lines presence.

We're excited to be partnering with a fast-growing specialty lines insurer, headquartered in New York City, with a reputation for underwriting expertise and innovation. With over $2 billion in gross premiums written annually, this is a business with true scale and a diversified product portfolio-25% of which is driven by its high-performing Financial Lines division.

The Opportunity

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Legal Counsel with 2 to 5 years' post-qualified experience to step into a broad, high-impact role within a sophisticated legal function. Reporting into senior legal leadership and working closely with executive stakeholders, you'll act as a trusted legal advisor, delivering sharp commercial and regulatory legal advice in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal support across corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters
• Advise on insurance regulatory compliance, licensing, filings, and internal governance
• Draft, negotiate, and review a wide range of commercial agreements
• Collaborate with underwriting, compliance, claims, and product development teams
• Partner with leadership to support strategic initiatives, product launches, and growth plans

About You

• 2-5 years of post-qualification legal experience, ideally from a law firm or in-house (insurance is a must)
• Strong grounding in corporate, commercial, or regulatory law
• A commercially minded communicator who thrives in a collaborative environment
• A proactive mindset with the confidence to engage with senior leaders and influence decision-making
• Willingness to work from the NYC office 3 days per week

Why Join?

You'll be joining a business at the forefront of specialty insurance innovation , with exposure to a wide array of product lines and the chance to play a key role in shaping legal strategy across the business. You'll work closely with an engaged and visionary leadership team and enjoy a strong culture of empowerment, learning, and collaboration.

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Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission

At IDEX, we strive for an inclusion-first company culture where everyone is treated fairly and can bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise and acknowledge that diverse representation at every level of our business requires continuous and measurable effort. We are committed to driving conscious inclusion across our business and creating equitable pathways.

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