Legal Counsel in Legal Iptiq Corporate Centre - Zurich, Schweiz - iptiQ

iptiQ

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Zurich, Schweiz

vor 2 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Schneider

beBee Recruiter

Beschreibung

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a highly motivated, multi-jurisdictional legal team.

You will work closely with the General Counsel GCS & iptiQ on a wide variety of projects and matters in support of iptiQ - Swiss Re's digital insurance business to help make the world more resilient.

About the Role
The role is a mid-level position, which demands high energy and self-confidence as well as pragmatism and curiosity.

As member of the Corporate Centre team of Legal iptiQ, you will actively provide and coordinate legal support for global projects, collaborations and joint ventures in the insurance industry with a strong technology angle.

This position will also provide the opportunity to establish and enhance processes and controls to proactively mitigate legal risks.

Your responsibilities will include:

Provide corporate and insurance regulatory advice concerning different aspects of iptiQ's insurance business and operations, and advice on internal governance
Draft and negotiate corporate, commercial and insurance related agreements (e.g. NDA, MOU, Partnership Agreements, Outsourcing Agreements, Licensing Agreements)
Assist with regulatory and other topics related to our operating platform, technology, outsourcing, acquisitions and joint ventures amongst others, including via participation in meeting with regulators alongside other Swiss Re participants, where required
Provide and oversee corporate governance & secretariat as well as corporate housekeeping of Swiss, Dutch and other jurisdiction legal entities
Provide legal oversight of minority participations
Collaborate with other functions to document intragroup transactions
Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments, including via participation in relevant industry working groups and relationship with the Swiss Re regulatory affairs team
Collaborate with other members of the Swiss Re legal team regarding disputes, corporate governance, regulatory, technology, employment and intellectual property matters
Ensure that legal risks are promptly identified, communicated and mitigated, including by way of legal analysis and written legal reports
Prepare and deliver high quality management presentations, legal reports and internal policies and standards
Contribute to the improvements of our internal processes and the maintenance of a knowledge data base
Engage and manage external legal counsel

In this position you will report to the General Counsel GCS & iptiQ. Some travel required.

About the Team

We are a multi-jurisdictional team composed of more than 25 legal professionals based in Europe, the US and Asia Pacific.

We are responsible for all legal matters relating to the business conducted by our licensed carriers.

This includes maintaining effective systems for the identification, management and control of legal risks, evaluating proposed business transactions and implementing effective governance processes.

Our team spirit is based on trust, ease of interaction and fun. We value continuous development and new opportunities.

About You

You are a fully (Swiss, English or equivalent) qualified corporate (insurance) lawyer with 5+ years' experience in a global re/insurance organization or law firm.
You are confident in your ability to drive matters and complex assignments independently while balancing the need to collaborate and maintain an appropriate level of communication and coordination with your peers.
You take accountability in an entrepreneurial environment, you are passionate about the success of the business, in the short and long term. You display a cando attitude and are comfortable navigating ambiguity.
You have excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
You demonstrate accountability, resilience when facing challenges and you are fully reliable, responsive and display a high level of energy.
You are fluent in English. Good command of other languages (preferably German) is an advantage.
You are recognised by clients for the pragmatic advice you provide, your sense of urgency and commercial mindset and by colleagues, for being an excellent teammate, always happy to assist others, collaborating and fully transparent, and for your good sense of humour.
You demonstrate humility, you are prepared to learn and have your strong technical knowledge challenged to explore new avenues.
You have experience of large international organisations.

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