An exciting opportunity has arisen for a lawyer to join a highly motivated legal team! Could you provide high-quality advice on innovative tech platforms in the insurance space, working with business colleagues across an international organisation and culturally diverse environment? This might be the right opportunity for you!
About the Role
This Legal Counsel role is a mid-level position (Vice President, D Band) in the Legal Solutions & Services team. This role is a legal partner role to our Corporate Solutions business unit, with a focus on advising on the development and sale of risk knowledge tech platforms/tools and other fee-based service offerings, including the Risk Data & Services solution.
What are the key responsibilities?
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Review, draft and negotiate contracts in the English language, in particular SaaS agreements and similar IT platform/tool terms of access, and related commercial agreements
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Analyse and advise on legal and regulatory matters as they apply to the development and offering of tech platforms/tools and fee-based service offerings, including in the insurance regulatory space
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Work closely with a diverse and international group of product owners, sales teams and other cross-functional colleagues; build and maintain collaborative working relationships with our customers
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Help develop policies and processes to promote the efficient management of high legal and ethical standards
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Instruct and manage outside counsel (as needed)
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Conduct and/or arrange internal presentations and trainings on legal topics
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Monitor legal and regulatory trends affecting relevant business areas
About the Team
As Swiss Re diversifies the group's income streams by developing risk knowledge tech platforms/tools and other fee-based service offerings, the Legal Solutions & Services team provides legal advice on the development and sale of these innovative products. Our team comprises 9 people based in locations across Europe and North America. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, which values communication and collaboration. We seek to provide Swiss Re with pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice, while safeguarding high integrity and sound governance standards. Our team spirit is based on trust, ease of interaction and fun!
About You
Qualifications and Experience
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You are fully qualified lawyer (bar exam/practising certificate) with a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience, preferably with a law firm or in-house in the (re)insurance or tech industry
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You are experienced in tech and data related regulations with a track record in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
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You are able to negotiate and work professionally in English; additional languages are a plus
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You provide high-quality, timely client service that is balanced with a clear focus on protecting the interests and reputation of the firm
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You adopt a pragmatic, solutions-focused, consultative approach to problem-solving
Personal skills
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You are a strong influencer and communicator (written and verbal)
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You are able to lead legal projects and handle multiple requests
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You identify and report legal, regulatory and reputational risks, provide professional advice, expertise and guidance, and apply sound judgement beyond the dimensions of laws and regulations
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You take accountability for progress and/or outcomes, apply a measured appetite for risk, and plan ahead to deliver workable solutions
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You have high integrity and the courage to advance the best solution
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You have a curiosity and willingness to learn new areas and understand new concepts, enjoy learning from colleagues as well as working independently
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You are a trusted colleague and openly share assumptions, beliefs, values and thought process in reaching conclusions and are self-reflective and collaborative
About Swiss Re
Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.
Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.
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