About the Organisation
The Swiss Re Group is a leading wholesale provider of reinsurance, insurance and other insurance-based forms of risk transfer. Dealing direct and working through brokers, its global client base consists of insurance companies, mid-to-large-sized corporations and public sector clients. From standard products to tailor-made coverage across all lines of business, Swiss Re deploys its capital strength, expertise and innovation power to enable the risk taking upon which enterprise and progress in society depend.
Founded in Zurich, Switzerland, in 1863, Swiss Re serves clients through a network of over 70 offices globally and is rated “AA-“ by Standard & Poor’s, “Aa3″ by Moody’s and “A+” by A.M. Best. Registered shares in the Swiss Re Group holding company, Swiss Re Ltd, are listed in accordance with the Main Standard on the SIX Swiss Exchange and trade under the symbol SREN.
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Role Description
Title: Associate Legal Counsel
Corporate Title: Assistant Vice President
Division: Asia
Location: Mumbai, India
Reporting to: Head Legal P&C & L&H Re Advisory India
About The Team
As part of the Swiss Re’s legal team, the AVP Legal will be responsible for providing legal support primarily to Swiss Re’s business and operations in Mumbai and from time to time, to Swiss Re’s Global Business Solutions (GBS) Centre in Bangalore and Hyderabad. The work scope and support to be provided will include general corporate matters, regulatory & compliance matters, reinsurance contracts & claims, as reinsurance solutions & transactions and general business advisory support.
Responsibilities
About the Role:
Provide legal support relating to business activities of Swiss Re
Keep updated on regulatory developments and support on analysing impact of regulatory developments on Swiss Re’s business and operations in India
Understand the regulatory requirements for re/insurance contracts and claims and provide legal support on regulatory compliances for Swiss Re operations in India
Assist on compliance matters and compliance training for India
Handle governance matters
Draft and review various types of contracts and other legal documents
Provide legal support and advice on corporate including corporate filings and interaction with statutory authorities
Provide legal support and advice on employee related matters
Support on regional initiatives as part of APAC Legal & Compliance team
About You:
10 – 13 years PQE, India qualified lawyer, preferably with a Bar Council registration
Attention to details and able to multi-task
Able to work independently as well as collaborate across various functions and teams and across jurisdictions
Excellent written and spoken English
Good communication and cross-cultural skills
Prior experience with a Re/Insurance Company and Courts in India will be an advantage
We are looking for team members who stand for integrity, improve continually, and navigate ambiguity. This means having the courage to be curious and to stretch yourself beyond what you already know. We want team members who inspire change fearlessly and don’t always opt for the easy option, and can stay calm, focused, and resilient during difficult times.
Regardless of what position we have at Swiss Re, all of us can be courageous, which will also help us in our personal and professional growth.
Swiss Re offers modern hybrid working arrangements that allow all employees to adapt to changing work preferences. We currently provide employees with attractive offices, competitive benefits including annual leave, work anniversary leave and insurance coverage for medical, personal accident and life.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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