Associate Legal Counsel

As part of the Swiss Re India Legal team, the Associate Legal Counsel will be responsible for providing legal support primarily to Swiss Re's Global Business Solutions (GBS) Centre in Bangalore and Hyderabad and from time to time, to Swiss Re's business and operations in Mumbai. The work scope and support to be provided will include general corporate matters , corporate governance, statutory and regulatory matters, employment matters and general business advisory support.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support relating to business activities of Swiss Re
• Handle governance matters
• Provide legal support and advice on corporate including corporate filings and interaction with statutory authorities
• Provide legal support and advice on employee related matters
• Draft and review various types of contracts, petitions, legal notices and other legal documents
• Provide legal support in relation to internal investigations, manage litigation and coordinate with various internal and external stakeholders including law firms, auditors and consultants
• Keep updated on regulatory developments and support on analysing impact of regulatory developments on Swiss Re's business and operations in India
• Support on regional initiatives as part of APAC Legal & Compliance team
  

Profile

• 8 - 12 years PQE, India qualified lawyer, preferably with a Bar Council registration
• Attention to details and able to multi-task
• Able to work independently as well as collaborate across various functions and teams and across jurisdictions
• Excellent written and spoken English and preferably local language
• Good communication and cross-cultural skills
• Prior experience in handing employee litigation and in managing labour laws related matters
  

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. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. 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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