Are you a law graduate/ legal professional looking for job opportunities as a Legal Counsel? This opportunity might be of interest to you!
About:
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.
Role:
Legal Counsel
Qualifications:
- 15-17 years PQE, India qualified lawyer
- Qualified Company Secretary from Institute of Company Secretaries of India
- Attention to details, ability to work independently and multi-task
- Excellent written and spoken English and preferably local language
- Good communication and cross-cultural skills
- Prior experience in handing employee litigation
- Prior experience with a Re/Insurance and labour laws preferred
Responsibilities:
As part of the Swiss Re India Legal team, the Legal Counsel will be responsible for providing Corporate Secretarial support to Swiss Re’s Global Business Solutions (GBS) Centre in Bangalore and Legal support to Swiss Re entities in Hyderabad and Mumbai. The legal advice and support provided will include general corporate matters, corporate governance, statutory and regulatory matters, employment matters and corporate contracts etc.
Legal Affairs
- Provide legal support relating to business activities of GBS including advising on and reviewing intra group service arrangements within Swiss Re and handling governance matters
- Provide advice on a variety of corporate legal matters including corporate filings and interaction with statutory authorities.
- Draft and vet various types of contracts, petitions, legal notices and other legal documents
- Provide legal support on various digital, data and technology related initiatives
- Provide legal support and advise to various corporate functions including Human Resources team on employee related matters and on procurement matters
- Manage litigation and coordinate with various internal and external stakeholders including law firms
- Interpretation of Regulations and advise to business teams for implementation in business processes.
- Liaise with advisers, such as lawyers and auditors
- Support Compliance team in their activities
Company Secretarial Matters
- Act as the Company Secretary to the GBS Board
- Handle corporate related compliances including appropriate filings
- Handle all governance related work and coordinate with the regional team on internal governance requirements
- Coordinate with cross functional teams and with Practicing Company Secretary to ensure compliance.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can Apply here (click here)
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