Associate Legal Counsel

Kuala Lumpur
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Sepenuh masa

22 hari lepas

About the TeamThe Southeast Asia Legal team supports Swiss Re's businesses and operations across Southeast Asia, partnering closely with internal stakeholders to manage legal and regulatory matters in a dynamic, cross-border environment. The team provides practical, high-quality, and commercially sound legal advice across a broad spectrum of areas, including corporate matters, regulatory issues, product development, and insurance and reinsurance contracts. Working as part of an international and collaborative team, the Southeast Asia Legal team members are trusted advisors who play a key role in enabling effective risk management while supporting business growth in line with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.About the RoleThe Associate Legal Counsel will be expected to provide timely, commercially viable, practical and high-quality legal advice to enable effective oversight and management of legal risks in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and industry standards. The legal advice and support provided would include general corporate issues, regulatory and compliance issues, product development and insurance contracts.This job is ideal for an individual who is looking for a challenge and is keen to work in a dynamic and energetic environment with an international team.Main responsibilities:

Provide effective, commercially sound and practical legal advice on (re)insurance business and operations
Advise on (re)insurance agreements
Conduct legal and regulatory review of transactions (draft documents, negotiate the terms), instructing and managing outside counsel
Manage legal and regulatory issues relating to products, business strategies and operating models
Review and negotiate commercial agreements with business partners, agents or brokers
Monitor and advise on legal and regulatory trends affecting relevant business areas
Engage and collaborate with members of the Southeast Asia Legal team, business and functions across various jurisdictions within SEA in the provision of cross border legal support
Support internal group projects and strategic initiatives
Support governance activities such as participating in management committee meetings and handling internal and external approvals on appointments and other governance related matters

About You

5 to 9 years PQE, qualified lawyer from a reputable university
Good team player and able to work in a collaborative and agile environment
Able to work independently and collaborate with teams and stakeholders across various jurisdictions
Excellent written and spoken English
Good communication and cross-cultural skills
Prior experience in insurance or reinsurance matters required
Prior experience in and good understanding of regulatory and licensing topics in cross-border scenarios preferred
Possess excellent drafting, negotiation and influencing skills

About Swiss ReSwiss 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. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. 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.If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.Keywords:
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