London, GB
Legal Counsel Capital Markets Finance
About the Role
We are looking for a highly skilled and dedicated Swiss legal counsel to support on a wide range of capital markets matters.
Responsibilities:
• Advise Swiss Re Group and its Business Units on all legal aspects of capital markets and financing transactions, including cashpooling structures, derivatives, securities lending, capital, liquidity management, bond issuances and related regulatory matters.
• Actively contribute to shaping Swiss insurance regulations related to capital markets activities, lead and support group-wide internal projects, and assist in broader Legal & Compliance initiatives.
You will have regular interactions with the General Counsel Corporate Center & Group Functions, the Head of Capital Markets Finance Legal, Swiss Re Senior Management and other core clients.
About the Team
Based in London and reporting to the head of the Capital Markets Finance Legal team (7 team members).
The team is truly international, including UK , French and Swiss qualified lawyers. Team members are located in Zurich and London.
About you
An ideal candidate has strong ability to identify and report legal risks, provide expert advice, and apply sound judgment beyond legal regulations; excellent drafting, negotiation, and influencing skills. You are a trusted business partner with effective relationship management; communicate legal and compliance concepts clearly and succinctly and are able to take ownership of outcomes, and deliver practical solutions.
We would like you to have:
• Law degree with honors and admission to practice (English, US, EU or Swiss qualification required; additional qualification preferred).
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of significant international legal experience in corporate, financial, and securities law, gained in a top-tier law firm and/or a renowned financial services organization.
• Fluency in English, German would be a plus. #LI-Hybrid
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We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. Our aim is to live visible and invisible diversity – diversity of age, race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, physical abilities, personalities, and experiences – at all levels and in all functions and regions. We also collaborate in a flexible working environment, providing you with a compelling degree of autonomy to decide how, when, and where to carry out your tasks.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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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