We are working with a market leading insurance underwriter seeking to hire a Tax Lawyer in London. Combining over 100 years’ collective experience of M&A deals, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of one of the worlds leading insurance underwriter.
What is the role?
This is an opportunity with a market leading international insurance underwriter for an experienced Tax Lawyer seeking to build a career in the Insurance space whilst still utilising their legal experience.
What will you be doing?
- Reviewing and negotiating tax insurance policy wordings on UK and US transactions.
- Responding to insured counsel comments and proposed amendments to policy language
- Drafting bespoke endorsements, exclusions, limitations, and tax-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
- Comparing UK and US policy structures and ensuring consistency across jurisdictions
- Working closely with tax 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)
What do you need to apply?
- 5+ years of tax experience from a law firm or equivalent in-house role.
- Strong tax technical knowledge (UK, US, or cross-border transaction tax)
- Advanced drafting and redlining skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment without compromising on quality.
If you have any further questions please contact sam.brady@angove.com.