EMEA Reinsurance Legal Counsel: P&C & L&H Expert

Swiss Re; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1 010 000 - 1 690 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading reinsurance company is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to provide legal support primarily in South Africa. You will draft legal documents, advise on regulations, and manage legal projects across the EMEA region. Candidates must be fully qualified lawyers with a minimum of five years of post-qualification experience, preferably in the (re)insurance industry. The salary range for this role is between R1,010,000 and R1,690,000.

Benefits

Performance-based annual bonus

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years post-qualification experience, preferably in a law firm or in-house.
• Experience in (re)insurance law and regulations.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents.
• Provide expert advice on legal matters including operations advisory and corporate governance.
• Manage legal components of projects and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Influencing

Communication

Education

Fully qualified lawyer (bar exam) in South Africa

Job description

A leading reinsurance company is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to provide legal support primarily in South Africa. You will draft legal documents, advise on regulations, and manage legal projects across the EMEA region. Candidates must be fully qualified lawyers with a minimum of five years of post-qualification experience, preferably in the (re)insurance industry. The salary range for this role is between R1,010,000 and R1,690,000.