Legal Counsel
Swiss Re
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: London • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Provide global legal advice and support for transactions primarily in bank trade finance & infrastructure, surety, structured finance, credit and political risk insurance
- Draft and negotiate insurance contract documentation
- Conduct legal and regulatory reviews of credit and surety transactions
- Advise on cross-border enforceability of contracts
- Advise on licensing and regulatory aspects in relation to international surety transactions
- Facilitate the closing of transactions and support underwriters during implementation and restructuring
- Provide legal support for internal group projects and strategic initiatives
- Foster and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external clients
- Monitor legal and regulatory trends affecting relevant business areas
- Conduct internal presentations and trainings on legal topics
Requirements
- Law degree with minimum six years' experience in a law firm or international financial institution/insurance company
- Experience in credit insurance, surety bonds/guarantees, or banking/finance
- Experience and understanding of regulatory and licensing topics in cross-border scenarios
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and influencing abilities
- Proven ability to identify legal risks and provide sound judgment
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- "Can-do" mindset with dedication to continuous learning and development
- Comfort working independently while collaborating with a global team
- Preference for additional language skills beyond English
Benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
law degreedraftingnegotiationlegal risk identificationregulatory reviewlicensingcross-border enforceabilityinsurance contract documentationcredit insurancesurety bonds
Soft skills
influencingsound judgmentmulti-priority managementcan-do mindsetcontinuous learningindependent workingcollaborationrelationship buildingpresentation skillstraining abilities