Bratislava, SK
Associate Legal Counsel
Are you passionate about the intersection of law and technology? Join our dynamic team as an Associate Legal Counsel providing guidance on digital innovations and technology ventures. This opportunity offers you the chance to develop your legal expertise in the exciting field of digital solutions while working with supportive global experts in a collaborative environment.
About the Role
As an Associate Legal Counsel in our Digital Advisory team, you'll contribute to legal innovation by supporting our Group Digital and Technology Office. This entry-level position offers exceptional learning and growth opportunities in a creative business environment where your enthusiasm, curiosity, and legal knowledge will contribute to our technological advancement.
Key Responsibilities
- Support internal clients in providing timely legal advice to the Group Digital and Technology Office on matters related to new technologies
- Assist in drafting and reviewing technology agreements including cloud solutions, data agreements, software licenses, and innovation collaborations
- Research and analyze regulatory issues related to technology implementations and outsourcing
- Participate in internal processes across Legal & Compliance and related functions such as Risk Management or Information Security
- Monitor and report on relevant legal developments in technology, data, and security fields
- Help identify potential risks through legal research and analysis, particularly regarding data usage and basic intellectual property considerations
- Contribute to the development of internal guidelines and procedures for new digital initiatives
- Prepare materials for training sessions on legal risks with a focus on innovation
- Coordinate with external legal counsel under supervision as needed
About the Team
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a team of international technology lawyers providing legal support on a broad range of innovative projects. We are a group of adaptable, engaging, curious, business-oriented legal advisers, apt at operating in a global organisation and in culturally diverse environments. As members of Legal & Compliance within the Reinsurance Legal team, we support and empower the business while safeguarding sound governance standards.
About You
You're a motivated legal professional with a keen interest in technology who is eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment. Your ability to understand legal concepts and translate them into practical insights makes you a valuable addition to technical teams.
We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:
- Qualified lawyer with 3-5 years of experience in legal practice
- Basic understanding of technology agreements and data privacy regulations
- Good communication skills with the ability to explain legal concepts clearly
- Fluency in English – both spoken and written
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and manage multiple priorities
- Interest in regulatory frameworks affecting technology implementation
These are additional nice to haves:
- Familiarity with the insurance or reinsurance industry
- Other languages, preferably German
- Exposure to digital transformation or innovation projects and IT law
- Experience working in multicultural environments
For Slovakia the base salary range for this position is between 1,900 EUR and 3,200 EUR per month (for a full-time role). The specific salary offered considers:
- the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role,
- the applicant’s own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialisation, skills and experience.
In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for additional rewards and benefits including an attractive performance-based bonus.
We provide feedback to all candidates via email. If you have not heard back from us, please check your spam folder.
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About Swiss Re
Swiss 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. 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.
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