Insurance/Re-Insurance Lawyer

Fry and Brown; France; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A legal services company is seeking a Senior Lawyer in Paris to lead on group-wide strategic projects in insurance and reinsurance law. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience and will handle litigation reporting, crisis management, and non-contentious work. Fluency in English is required, and French language skills are ideal.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years qualified in law.
• Prior in-house law experience preferred.
• Willingness to be based in Paris.

Responsabilités

• Review and monitor changes in legislation affecting group matters.
• Support crisis management initiatives and bring (re)insurance expertise to legal matters.
• Oversee legal aspects of insurance and reinsurance programs with consideration of reputational risk.
• Lead litigation reporting and monitor sensitive litigation.
• Liaise with other legal teams and group functions.
• Handle non-contentious work including contract review and governance projects.

Connaissances

Strong international experience

Fluent in English

French language skills

Description du poste

Overview

We’re currently supporting the Headquarters of a client with the hiring of a senior lawyer from an insurance and reinsurance background. This position will be based in the vibrant heart of Paris and will involve working on group-wide strategic projects and mitigating risk. You will review and monitor changes in legislation, support in crisis management and bring (re)insurance expertise to legal matters. You will oversee legal aspects of insurance and reinsurance programs whilst considering reputational risk. You will be the lead on litigation reporting and monitor any sensitive litigation. You will liaise with other legal teams as well as other group functions such as finance, risk and compliance, investor relations and HR. A litigator would be best suited to this role but you should expect to also cover a wide range on non-contentious work such as contract review, governance projects, business restructuring, policy development, etc.

Responsibilities

• Review and monitor changes in legislation affecting group matters.
• Support crisis management initiatives and bring (re)insurance expertise to legal matters.
• Oversee legal aspects of insurance and reinsurance programs with consideration of reputational risk.
• Lead litigation reporting and monitor sensitive litigation.
• Liaise with other legal teams and group functions (finance, risk and compliance, investor relations, HR).
• Handle non-contentious work including contract review, governance projects, business restructuring, and policy development.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years qualified and strong international experience.
• Prior in-house experience is preferred and willingness to be based in Paris.
• Fluent in English; French language skills are ideal.