Legal Counsel

QBE; Milano; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading company in the insurance sector seeks an experienced in-house legal counsel in Milan. This role offers the opportunity to manage legal risk, provide essential legal advice, and support various commercial projects. The ideal candidate should possess a solid background in insurance law and an Italian law degree, along with strong negotiation and contract drafting skills.

Servizi

Flexible parental leave

Wellbeing initiatives

Diversity celebration

Competenze

• Minimum 5 years PQE, ideally in insurance law.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions.
• Collaboration with legal teams and business units.

Mansioni

• Draft and advise on policy documents and contracts.
• Manage legal risks and ensure compliance.
• Support executive teams with legal advice on projects.

Conoscenze

Risk Management

Legal Advice

Negotiation

Contract Drafting

Relationship Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Formazione

Italian Law Degree

Strumenti

MS Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Your New Role

1. Assist in the ongoing development of the Italian branch on all legal aspects of the business and serve as a valuable resource to the Italian team.
2. Develop awareness of legal risk and promote a risk management culture within the business and support units to ensure compliance with best practices.
3. Support the business and support units with commercial projects and contractual arrangements, including IT and material outsourcing, marketing and sponsorship arrangements, and procurement agreements.
4. Draft and advise on policy documentation such as wordings, reinsurance treaties, facultative agreements, schedules, endorsements, policies, and related documents.
5. Provide legal advice on insurance contracts and distribution structures, including TOBAs, DUAs, DCA, broker service arrangements, novations, and broker remuneration issues.
6. Be familiar with existing legal risk management processes and assist the Head of Legal or Senior Legal Counsel to ensure risks are managed according to best practices and corporate philosophy.
7. Support initiatives of the EO Legal Team to deliver practical legal support and maintain consistency in legal risk management advice.
8. Assist with dispute resolution and claims matters as needed.
9. Represent the EO Legal Team in providing legal advice to Italian business units and local management.
10. Guide and manage Assistant Legal Counsels and Paralegals on an ad-hoc basis.
11. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients within the business.
12. Manage expectations of legal leadership and business units regarding service delivery.
13. Ensure the EO Legal Team is the first point of contact for legal advice.
14. Provide legal support on Italian business projects and review or draft contracts to ensure compliance and soundness.
15. Negotiate with third parties to facilitate contract execution and completion.
16. Report relevant issues or concerns to the Head of Legal or Senior Legal Counsel.

About You

• Minimum 5 years PQE with relevant experience as in-house counsel or at a law firm, qualified with an Italian Law Degree.
• Confidence to act independently, make technical decisions, and know when to seek advice.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with European Legal Team colleagues and other business units, balancing legal issues with business objectives.
• Ability to identify risks and propose appropriate solutions based on experience.
• Strong academic background and technical skills, with a focus on delivery.
• Experience in regulatory and/or insurance sectors is essential.
• Significant experience in leading insurance law practices or working in-house at a reputable insurance company.
• Thorough understanding of Italian law, including specialist areas and excellent drafting skills.
• Knowledge of Italian insurance regulation and its impact on contracts.
• Understanding of general corporate laws applicable in Italy, including company law, agency law, competition law.
• Knowledge of tort and non-contractual obligations relevant to QBE.
• Proficient in MS Office products.

Why QBE? At My Best

At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best. That’s why we have created “At My Best” — our way of showing support. We understand that priorities vary depending on life stages, and our wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility. Our culture, rooted in our QBE DNA, emphasizes how we do things as much as what we do. We also offer flexible parental leave and support through employee network groups that celebrate diversity.