Financial Crime Officer

Legal Counsel – Insurance Brokerage Location: London (Hybrid) Contract: Permanent, Full-time Reports to:  Head of Legal About the Role My client, a leading Insurance Brokerage firm in London is seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join their growing legal team. This is a key in-house role supporting the business across a wide range of legal, regulatory, and commercial matters, with a particular focus on insurance distribution and litigation, client contracts, and regulatory compliance. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, broking teams, compliance, and external advisers, providing pragmatic legal advice that supports business growth while managing risk effectively. Key Responsibilities Provide legal advice across all areas of the brokerage’s operations, including commercial, regulatory, and governance matters Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including client agreements, insurer TOBAs, supplier contracts, NDAs, and outsourcing arrangements Advise on insurance regulatory requirements (e.g. FCA / local regulator), including conduct risk, distribution obligations, and product governance Support the business on new products, strategic initiatives, and acquisitions or integrations as required Work closely with Compliance and Risk teams to support regulatory change and internal policies Manage relationships with external counsel and advisers Assist with dispute management, complaints, and claims-related legal issues Contribute to improving legal processes, templates, and training across the business About You Qualified solicitor or lawyer (NQ-5 Years PQE). Experience working in Private Practice or In-House within Insurance. Experience in insurance is highly desirable, either in a permanent role or via a secondment. Practical, solutions-focused approach with the ability to balance legal risk and commercial objectives Confident communicator able to engage with senior stakeholders and non-legal colleagues Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving business. What We Offer A broad, high-impact in-house role within a growing insurance brokerage Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making Competitive salary and benefits package Flexible and hybrid working options A collaborative, supportive culture with opportunities for development How to Apply If you are a proactive legal professional looking to make a real impact in a commercial insurance environment, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a brief cover note outlining your interest in the role.

Arthur are working closely with a London Market (Re)Insurer looking to increase the capacity of their Cash & Credit Control function, to support with further European growth. Core activities include: Managing cash and debt  Managing internal and external relationships in order to achieve the reduction in cash and debt Production of accurate aged debt reports across London & European Markets Providing data quality analysis and reconciliations as necessary to support Finance and Solvency II   Key responsibilities: Key stakeholder collaboration - Regional Credit Control Manager to produce monthly & quarterly reports Stakeholder communication with Underwriting, Finance & Senior leadership teams  Support all credit control activities Support the allocation of cash Improve aged debt by reviewing and investigating overdue payments Reconcile broker statements, whilst leading broker relationships Experience required: Reinsurance Accounting, Credit Control & Cash Management experience  Strong communication skills People management experience  London Market exposure Strong analytical mindset

Arthur are supporting a high-growth insure-tech looking to expand their Finance Operations, with a Controller reporting directly in to the CFO. The role will be extremely hands-on supporting several activities across Finance & Operations, as the business grows. Key responsibilities include: Month-End Close - supporting with process optimisation  Management Reporting - prepare & deliver management accounts to the Board Oversight of Financial Operations, including bordereaux management, Payroll, AP & AR Commercial Finance activities, Budgeting, Forecasting & commercial analysis Finance Transformation - refine and streamline finance processes  Senior Stakeholder Management  Experience needed:  Qualified Accountant with several years of PQ experience  Knowledge in Insurance (ideally Tech related business) Board exposure Strong process optimisation experience  Experience working with Underwriters, Actuaries & Claims professional