I’m currently working with one of the world’s leading reinsurers, based in the City of London. They are looking to appoint a Legal Counsel for the EMEA Reinsurance Advisory team. The company has recently received a “Best Employer” award and has a global client base of insurance companies and mid to large size companies
The legal team is very well respected within the firm: the legal and regulatory advice provided is critical to further business growth. The team is embedded within the organisation across Europe and Africa and you will act as a “trusted advisor” and be seen as a key point of contract for legal advice across the business. This is a high performing team and it is expected you will be able to demonstrate (CV/application) and articulate (interview) the following:-
- The key legal challenges a Global Re/Insurer faces specifically around contract law, corporate and finance law
- Compliance projects you have worked on (DPA/GDPR, Sanctions, AML, ABC, Market Conduct etc.)
- How you have developed relationships with different parts of the business in order to solve complex legal and regulatory matters
- How you have balanced legal risks with commercial strategic considerations in order to minimise the firm’s financial and reputational loss
Applications should at least cover some/if not all of the above
The client is ideally looking for a professional with at least 5 years PQE (in-house or in a law firm) who possesses strong communication skills. You must have a proven track record of delivering on process improvements as well as engaging and influencing people at all levels of the business.
Key skills summary
- Knowledge of Re/Insurance law, contract law, corporate and finance law
- Experience of compliance and regulatory matters
- At least 5 years PQE either in-house or private practice