Legal Counsel - Short Term Contract 1 year

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Swiss Life Group is one of Europe’s leading comprehensive life, pensions and financial solutions providers.

Within the Group’s International Division and with its two business lines, Swiss Life Global Solutions offers a broad range of tailored cross-border life insurance solutions to wealthy individuals for a suitable integrated wealth planning (Global Private Wealth Solutions) and to international companies to address the benefits needs of their local and mobile employees (Global Employee Benefits Solutions).

Swiss Life Global Solutions is located in Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, Zurich and Singapore.

At Swiss Life, our purpose is to enable people to lead a financially self-determined life. Join us if:

• you enjoy working in a truly international and entrepreneurial environment

• you have strong business acumen and are able to think consistently from the customer’s point of view

• you are willing to work in an efficient, committed and agile manner, in the best interests of our company

• collaboration, trust and self-development are key elements for you in your future position.

For a maternity replacement we are currently looking for a Legal Counsel for a short term contract of one year.

Your Role

As a member of the Legal Department of Swiss Life Luxembourg, reporting to the Head of Legal, you will cover a broad range of legal topics, in particular:

• Provide legal support and advice to the different departments of Swiss Life, for both Private Wealth and Employee Benefit matters
• Review and negotiate business-related agreements
• Manage complaints and litigations
• Conduct legal research and assist Swiss Life in relation to regulatory changes

Your Profile

• Master’s degree in law (mandatory); a Bar admission in an EU country would be appreciated
• Knowledge of the EU and local insurance / financial regulations is a requirement
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in the life insurance / private banking sector or in an international business law firm
• Business fluency including contract drafting skills in English and French
• Experience of support to activities in cross-border and multi-jurisdictional situations
• Company secretarial experience would be appreciated
• Proactive approach, business acumen and strong team player, ability to question and willingness to progress

Our Offer

• A varied work within a multicultural team where you can shape your career

• A company culture characterized by its agility, expert know-how, customer-centricity and collaborative mindset

• After trial period, home working is possible according to our internal rules

• An attractive remuneration package in line with your position and responsibilities, including fringe benefits such as lunch vouchers, pension scheme and additional health insurance

Please note that a criminal record extract and a copy of your diplomas will be required in case of hiring.