Legal Advisor, Associate

Jobtailor; Douglas; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich Insurance is seeking a legally trained professional to support governance, regulatory compliance, and corporate transactions. You will assist the Company Secretariat, prepare meeting packs, and help manage conflicts between management and legal perspectives.

Ihr role includes advising on laws relevant to insurance and financial services, supporting regulators, and working with a multidisciplinary team. A strong foundation in law and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in law (LL.B or equivalent)
• Newly qualified or post‑qualification experience as an Attorney‑at‑Law, Manx advocate, solicitor, or barrister
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts clearly and concisely
• Exposure to insurance, financial services, or regulatory work is helpful but not essential
• Good analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with attention to detail and a practical mindset
• An interest in corporate governance and corporate transactions, and a willingness to learn how legal issues impact business decisions
• A collaborative, proactive approach and readiness to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Responsibilities

• Assist with governing documentation and regulatory interactions
• Support Company Secretariat in organizing meetings and preparing governance packs
• Help identify conflicts between management and legal entity perspectives
• Assist senior lawyers on insurance, regulatory, data protection and employment matters
• Maintain relationships with regulators and prepare regulatory documentation
• Contribute to an effective governance system and compliance with laws and Zurich principles
• Monitor legal developments and prepare summaries for Compliance
• Support M&A and corporate transactions as needed, including cross‑border aspects
• Provide input to project teams and draft documents and reports

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Collaborative approach

Proactive mindset

Education

LL.B or equivalent

LL.M (advantage)

Job description

• Support and promote Zurich’s values, ethics, and responsible business conduct in your day‑to‑day work
• Assist the Company Secretariat with: organising board and committee meetings and statutory meetings preparing meeting packs and basic governance documentation supporting board effectiveness reviews, renewals, and Director training
• Help identify and escape potential conflicts between management and legal entity perspectives, ensuring these are managed appropriately
• Support more senior lawyers in advising on laws and regulations related to non‑insurance commercial activities, such as: sourcing and procurement contracts data protection and privacy human resources and employment‑related matters
• Assist with maintaining relationships with insurance regulators, including helping prepare documentation and information for regulatory interactions
• Contribute to work on maintaining an effective and transparent corporate governance system, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and Zurich principles
• Help monitor legal and regulatory developments, preparing initial summaries and briefing materials and working with Compliance to support implementation
• Support senior lawyers in: structuring and negotiating local corporate transactions protecting Zurich’s assets and managing local legal issues
• Work with the M&A legal team by helping to collate information and documentation needed to meet regulatory requirements in proposed transactions
• Assist the business with insurance law and regulations across the value chain (including cross‑border aspects), for example: licensing product development distribution and reinsurance
• Contribute to project work by: providing input to project teams preparing draft documents and reports learning from, and being coached by, more experienced team members

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in law (LL.B or equivalent; an LL.M or further relevant qualification is an advantage but not essential)
• Newly qualified or post‑qualification experience as an Attorney‑at‑Law, Manx advocate, solicitor, or barrister
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts clearly and concisely
• Some exposure to insurance, financial services, or regulatory work is helpful but not essential – a genuine interest in developing expertise in these areas is key
• Good analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with attention to detail and a practical mindset
• An interest in corporate governance and corporate transactions, and a willingness to learn how legal issues impact business decisions
• A collaborative, proactive approach and readiness to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in corporate governance, legal compliance, and regulatory interactions, with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Proficient in supporting legal transactions and maintaining effective relationships with regulators while promoting Zurich's values and ethics.

Highest‑signal resume keywords

• Bachelor’s Degree In Law
• Attorney-At-Law
• Corporate Governance
• Regulatory Compliance
• Strong Verbal And Written Communication

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Legal Documentation
• Contract Negotiation
• Data Protection
• Employment Law
• Insurance Law
• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Corporate Transactions
• M&A Support
• Governance Documentation

Soft Skills

• Collaborative Approach
• Proactive Mindset
• Attention To Detail
• Ability To Explain Legal Concepts

Certifications & Qualifications

• LL.B
• LL.M

Industry Keywords

• Insurance
• Financial Services
• Regulatory Work
• Corporate Governance
• Compliance