Legal Counsel (1-year Fixed-Term - Hybrid; m/f/x/d; 80-100%)

Are you a skilled legal professional ready to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, global environment? This is your opportunity to bring your expertise to one of the world's leading reinsurance companies, working at the heart of Swiss Re's Luxembourg operations on a 1-year fixed-term contract (maternity cover). If you thrive on variety, value collaboration, and are passionate about corporate and regulatory law, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

This is a maternity cover position for 1 year, offering a rare chance to step into a high-impact legal role with broad scope and real responsibility. You'll be a key member of our Luxembourg legal team, advising on a wide range of corporate, legal, and regulatory matters for Swiss Re entities across the globe. No two days will look the same — from attending board meetings to driving restructuring projects, you'll be at the centre of the action.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee corporate legal and regulatory matters for Luxembourg-based companies and their global branches and subsidiaries, ensuring compliance and sound governance
• Act as a trusted legal advisor, delivering clear, practical, and commercially sound legal and regulatory guidance to stakeholders across the business
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and proactively advise management on their implications for Swiss Re's operations and strategy
• Attend legal entity meetings, prepare and deliver compelling presentations and legal reports to senior management
• Engage in corporate restructuring projects, contributing legal expertise to support Swiss Re's evolving business needs
• Develop templates, policies, and processes to strengthen legal frameworks and drive operational efficiency
• Manage outside counsel relationships, ensuring high-quality and cost-effective external legal support

About the Team

The EMEA Advisory Legal team and the wider Legal & Compliance Division supports across business units, companies and jurisdictions. We work closely with a wide variety of stakeholders to support the company's strategic objectives while ensuring robust governance and the highest standards of integrity across our operations. Our team thrives on trust, collaboration, and a supportive environment. We value continuous development and new opportunities. We encourage diverse perspectives and innovative thinking.  

About You

You are a proactive and commercially minded legal professional who brings both technical expertise and a collaborative spirit to everything you do. You're comfortable working independently, yet you thrive in a team environment where knowledge-sharing and mutual support are part of the culture. You take ownership of your work, demonstrate resilience under pressure, and approach challenges with enthusiasm and a solutions-oriented mindset.

We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:

• Luxembourg-qualified lawyer with at least 3 years of practical experience in a law firm or international organisation
• Expertise in Luxembourg corporate law and regulations applicable to CSSF and/or CAA supervised companies
• Fluency in English and French (written and spoken), with strong communication skills across both languages
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

These are additional nice to haves:

• Proficiency in additional European languages (e.g., German, Italian, or Spanish)
• Experience working in an international or multinational corporate environment, ideally in the re/insurance sector

Additional Information: Please note that a valid work permit for Luxembourg is required for this position.

The base salary range for this position will be shared with you during the interview process.

Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week.