Insurance / Re-Insurance Lawyer

Fry & Brown; Paris; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A prominent legal recruitment firm is seeking a senior lawyer with at least 7 years of experience in insurance and reinsurance. The role involves working on strategic projects, mitigating risk, and overseeing legal aspects of insurance programs. Ideal candidates are fluent in English, with French being an advantage. This is a pivotal role based in the heart of Paris.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years qualified with strong international experience.
• Prior in-house experience is preferable.
• Fluent in English; French language is ideal.

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

Strong international experience

Fluent in English

French language is ideal

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

Qualifications

• At least 7 years qualified with strong international experience.
• Prior in-house experience is preferable.
• Based in Paris or willing to be based in Paris.
• Fluent in English; French language is ideal.

Contact

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Tracy Brown on 020 3743 0695 or email