Luxembourg City, LU
Legal Counsel (18-Month Fix-Term Contract, hybrid, m/f/d/x)
Are you passionate about navigating complex legal landscapes in the insurance industry? Join our dynamic legal team at iptiQ EMEA where you'll play a crucial role in shaping our legal strategy and ensuring regulatory compliance across European markets!
About the Role
As a Legal Counsel at iptiQ EMEA, you'll be at the forefront of providing expert legal guidance on insurance regulations, corporate governance, and business operations. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate legal risks while supporting our business growth in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure adherence to Solvency II framework and Luxembourg insurance regulations Legal Risk Management
- Identify, assess, and develop strategies to mitigate legal risks across business operations Corporate Governance
- Support effective governance processes and Corporate Secretariat matters Transaction Support
- Provide legal advice on proposed business operations and transactions Documentation
- Draft, review, and negotiate various legal documents and contracts Stakeholder Management
- Build and maintain relationships with internal teams and external regulatory bodies Legal Advisory
- Offer practical legal solutions to complex business challenges
About the Team
iptiQ EMEA Legal is part of Swiss Re's multi-jurisdictional Legal team based in Asia-Pacific, Europe and the US. We are responsible for legal matters relating to iptiQ EMEA. This includes maintaining effective systems for the identification, management and control of legal risks, evaluating proposed business operations and transactions and implementing effective governance processes. Our team spirit is based on trust, ease of interaction and fun! We value continuous development and new opportunities.
About You
You are a detail-oriented legal professional with a passion for insurance law and regulatory frameworks. You thrive in collaborative environments and excel at translating complex legal concepts into practical business advice. Your analytical mindset allows you to anticipate potential issues and develop proactive solutions, while your excellent communication skills enable you to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:
- Knowledge and experience with the Solvency II framework and Luxembourg regulatory framework applicable to insurance undertakings
- Knowledge and experience with governance of regulated entities of the insurance sector and Corporate Secretariat matters
- Knowledge of corporate legal framework applicable to Luxembourg companies
- Law degree and qualification to practice law
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
These are additional nice to haves:
- Knowledge and experience in dealing with the Luxembourg Commissariat aux Assurances
- Experience in internal reorganisations and M&A transactions
- Capacity to work in French and German (English is a must)
- Previous experience in the insurance or financial services industry
- Project management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities
Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week
The base salary range for this position will be shared with you during the interview process.
About iptiQ
At iptiQ, we partner with established brands around the world to create impactful digital insurance solutions. We make it easier for consumers to buy the insurance they need from the brands they trust. We provide life and non-life insurance through our end-to-end digital platform and build multi-channel customer experiences.
What we offer our employees is outstanding. Hybrid working in offices across the world, phenomenal learning & career opportunities and a culture that encourages new perspectives to challenge conventions and come up with innovative solutions. We believe in the power of inclusion. Drawing on our employees' broad range of perspectives, life experiences and backgrounds stimulates creativity and gives us a competitive edge. iptiQ embraces a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive regardless of their age, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, physical or mental ability, or other characteristic and can be their authentic self. Ignite your curiosity to shape digital insurance.
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.
iptiQ is part of Swiss Re, one of the world’s leading providers of re/insurance and risk transfer solutions. This means we’re backed by Swiss Re’s capital strength and more than 150 years of risk knowledge. Through our partnerships, we contribute to Swiss Re’s vision to make the world more resilient.
During the recruitment process, reasonable accommodations for special needs are available upon request. If contacted for an interview, please inform the Recruiter/HR Professional of the accommodation needed.
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