Legal Counsel - Global Transactions & Legal Governance (Hybrid; m/f/x/d; 80-100%)
$94,000–$140,000 year
HybridLondon, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Hybrid London-based Legal Counsel role providing expert legal advice on complex reinsurance and alternative capital transactions, including insurance-linked securities and collateralised solutions; responsible for drafting and negotiating contracts, conducting due diligence, coordinating cross-functional teams across Legal, Tax, Accounting, Finance, Risk, and Compliance, developing transaction frameworks and templates, contributing to governance and risk management, and advising senior management on legal and regulatory developments. Requires bar qualification in the UK or Switzerland and minimum five years of post-qualification experience, with strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills and English fluency.
Required Qualifications
- Fully qualified lawyer (bar exam) in the UK or Switzerland (preferred), or equivalent qualification in another relevant jurisdiction
- Minimum five years of post-qualification experience, ideally gained in a law firm or in-house in the (re)insurance industry, with demonstrable expertise in (re)insurance law, transactions, regulations, and a working understanding of structured finance and collateral structures
- Experience with regulatory and licensing topics in cross-border scenarios, with the ability to analyse and advise on complex multi-jurisdictional legal and regulatory matters
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to convey legal and compliance concepts clearly and concisely to a range of stakeholders
- Fluency in English (written and spoken); additional language skills are a plus
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