Legal Advisor, Associate

Zurich Insurance

Junior lawyer supporting Zurich's Legal team in legal, regulatory, and corporate governance matters. Assisting with compliance and governance while building in-house legal expertise.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeDouglas • Isle of ManJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in corporate governance, legal compliance, and regulatory interactions, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficient in supporting legal transactions and maintaining effective relationships with regulators while promoting Zurich's values and ethics.

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Bachelor’s Degree In LawAttorney-At-LawCorporate GovernanceRegulatory ComplianceStrong Verbal And Written Communication

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Hard Skills

Legal DocumentationContract NegotiationData ProtectionEmployment LawInsurance LawAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCorporate TransactionsM&A SupportGovernance Documentation

Soft Skills

Collaborative ApproachProactive MindsetAttention To DetailAbility To Explain Legal Concepts

Certifications & Qualifications

LL.BLL.M

Industry Keywords

InsuranceFinancial ServicesRegulatory WorkCorporate GovernanceCompliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support and promote Zurich’s values, ethics, and responsible business conduct in your day‑to‑day work
Assist the Company Secretariat with: organising board and committee meetings and statutory meetings preparing meeting packs and basic governance documentation supporting board effectiveness reviews, renewals, and Director training
Help identify and escalate potential conflicts between management and legal entity perspectives, ensuring these are managed appropriately
Support more senior lawyers in advising on laws and regulations related to non‑insurance commercial activities, such as: sourcing and procurement contracts data protection and privacy human resources and employment‑related matters
Assist with maintaining relationships with insurance regulators, including helping prepare documentation and information for regulatory interactions
Contribute to work on maintaining an effective and transparent corporate governance system, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and Zurich principles
Help monitor legal and regulatory developments, preparing initial summaries and briefing materials and working with Compliance to support implementation
Support senior lawyers in: structuring and negotiating local corporate transactions protecting Zurich’s assets and managing local legal issues
Work with the M&A legal team by helping to collate information and documentation needed to meet regulatory requirements in proposed transactions
Assist the business with insurance law and regulations across the value chain (including cross‑border aspects), for example: licensing product development distribution and reinsurance
Contribute to project work by: providing input to project teams preparing draft documents and reports learning from, and being coached by, more experienced team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in law (LL.B or equivalent; an LL.M or further relevant qualification is an advantage but not essential)
Newly qualified or post‑qualification experience as an Attorney‑at‑Law, Manx advocate, solicitor, or barrister
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts clearly and concisely
Some exposure to insurance, financial services, or regulatory work is helpful but not essential – a genuine interest in developing expertise in these areas is key
Good analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with attention to detail and a practical mindset
An interest in corporate governance and corporate transactions, and a willingness to learn how legal issues impact business decisions
A collaborative, proactive approach and readiness to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
12% defined non-contributory pension scheme
Annual company bonus
Income Protection
Life cover - four times your salary
Free Car Parking, including electric car charging points
28 days holiday a year plus bank holidays
The option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday
Three days paid volunteering
Up to 16 weeks' full pay for maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Access to Private medical insurance
Virtual GP appointments
Free flu jab
Access to a wealth of support from our wellbeing partners
Flexible working
Free fruit on a Weekly basis