About the role

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Are you a seasoned legal professional looking to make an impact in a global reinsurance leader? Join our dynamic legal team at Swiss Re where you'll navigate complex legal landscapes, provide crucial guidance across our business operations, and help shape our success in the Asia region. This role offers exceptional growth opportunities in a collaborative, innovative environment.

About the Role

As Associate Legal Counsel, you'll be an essential advisor providing comprehensive legal support to Swiss Re's Global Business Solutions (GBS) Centre in Bangalore and Hyderabad, with occasional support to our Mumbai operations. You'll handle diverse legal matters requiring both technical expertise and business acumen.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic legal guidance relating to Swiss Re's business activities across India
Handle governance matters and support the Bangalore Legal Head & Company Secretary in Corporate Governance initiatives
Manage corporate legal affairs including corporate filings and interactions with statutory authorities
Address employment matters by providing expert legal advice and support
Draft and review various legal documents including contracts, petitions, and legal notices
Support internal investigations and manage litigation while coordinating with stakeholders including law firms, auditors, and consultants
Monitor regulatory developments and analyze their impact on Swiss Re's business operations in India
Contribute to regional initiatives as part of the APAC Legal & Compliance team

About the Team

The Swiss Re India Legal team is a vital part of our APAC division, providing crucial legal support to ensure our business operations comply with regulations while enabling strategic growth. The team works collaboratively across jurisdictions, handling diverse legal matters from corporate governance to employment issues, and serves as trusted advisors to various business units.

About You

You are a detail-oriented legal professional with excellent analytical skills and a collaborative mindset. You thrive in a dynamic environment where you can apply your expertise across multiple legal domains. Your ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and work effectively across cultures makes you an ideal candidate for our global organization.

We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:

India qualified lawyer with 8-12 years post-qualification experience (PQE), preferably with Bar Council registration
Demonstrated experience in corporate governance, statutory compliance, and employment law matters
Proven ability to draft and review various legal documents including contracts and legal notices
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (local language proficiency preferred)
Experience in managing litigation and coordinating with external stakeholders

These are additional nice to have:

Experience in the insurance or reinsurance industry
Prior experience in a multinational corporate environment
Knowledge of regulatory frameworks affecting financial services in India
Experience in handling employee litigation and labor law matters
Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
Strong cross-cultural communication skills

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

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