Job at a glance
Angove Partners are working with an insurance underwriter based in London, who are looking to bring on a M&A lawyer. About this role: You will underwrite W&I insurance policies related to M&A transactions and run the insurance transactional process alongside —working closely with private equity firms, corporates, lawyers, and insurers. What will you be doing: Reviewing and negotiating W&I insurance policy wordings.
Responding to insured counsel comments and proposed amendments to policy language Drafting bespoke endorsements, exclusions, limitations, and W&I-specific coverage provisions Advising underwriters internally on wording risk and legal interpretation issue Stress-testing wording against potential claims scenarios and litigation outcomes Helping maintain and update precedent wordings, clause libraries, and internal knowledge resources Working closely with W&I underwriters and claims teams on complex technical points Assessing whether requested wording changes materially alter the insurer’s risk position Analysing transaction documents (SPAs, disclosure letters, tax deeds, structuring memos) About you: • 2-7 years experience working as an M&A lawyer for a reputable law firm • Strong understanding of deal processes and transaction dynamics • Commercial mindset with excellent negotiation skills • Ability to manage multiple deals in a fast-paced environment • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills If you would like more information on this role, or any other roles we are recruiting for right now, please get in touch with: [email protected]