Legal Counsel

SWISS RE ASIA PTE. LTD.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance company in Greater London is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to support its Asia legal team. The role involves providing high-quality legal advice on various matters, including insurance contracts and compliance. The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years of PQE and a strong background in (re)insurance across multiple jurisdictions. The position promotes a collaborative environment and requires excellent communication skills, along with the ability to handle legal risks effectively.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years PQE in legal practice.
• Prior experience in (re)insurance matters & multiple jurisdictions.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective legal advice on insurance business and operations.
• Advise on insurance contracts and claims.
• Conduct legal reviews of transactions and manage outside counsel.

Skills

Excellent written and spoken English

Good communication and cross-cultural skills

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Influencing skills

Education

Qualified lawyer from a reputable university

Job description

About the Role

The Legal Counsel will be working in the Asia legal team, supporting on legal and regulatory matters relating to Swiss Re's businesses and operations in Southeast Asia.

The Legal Counsel will be expected to provide timely, commercially viable, practical and high-quality legal advice to enable effective oversight and management of legal risks in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and industry standards. The legal advice and support provided would include general corporate issues, regulatory and compliance issues, product development, insurance contracts and claims.

This job is ideal for an individual who is looking for a challenge and is keen to work in a dynamic and energetic environment with an international team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide effective, commercially sound and practical legal advice on insurance business and operations
• Advise on insurance contracts and claims
• Conduct legal and regulatory review of transactions (draft documents, negotiate the terms), instructing and managing outside counsel (as needed)
• Manage legal, regulatory & compliance issues relating to products, business strategies and operating models
• Review and negotiate commercial agreements with business partners, agents or brokers
• Monitor and advice on legal and regulatory trends affecting relevant business areas
• Engage and collaborate with members of the Asia legal team, business and functions across various jurisdictions within and outside of Asia in the provision of cross border legal support
• Support internal group projects and strategic initiatives, as needed
• Support governance activities such as participating in management committee meetings and handling internal and external approvals on appointments and other governance related matters

About You

• At least 10 years PQE, legal qualified lawyer from a reputable university
• Good team player and able to work in a collaborative and agile environment
• Able to work independently and collaborate with teams and stakeholders across various jurisdictions
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Good communication and cross-cultural skills
• Prior experience in (re)insurance matters & multiple jurisdictions required
• Prior experience in and good understanding of regulatory and licensing topics in cross-border scenarios
• Possess excellent drafting, negotiation and influencing skills

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact us to request accommodation.