Associate Legal Counsel

Company

Swiss Re

Salary

N/A

Last Date to Apply

Mar 24, 2022

Location

Karnataka, India

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Skills:

  • Drafting
  • Litigation
  • Contracts
  • Company Secretary
  • Corporate Law
  • communication
  • English

Job Description:

Responsibilities

  • Providing legal support relating to business activities of GBS including the relevant agreements, legal and governance issues
  • Providing advice and direction on a variety of corporate legal matters with an emphasis on Corporate Law.    
  • Assist in drafting and vetting various types of contracts, agreements, petitions, legal notices and other legal documents.    
  • Assist legal matters related to sourcing and Human Resources
  • Managing litigation and coordination with various stakeholders including law firms.
  • Assist in liaising with advisers, such as lawyers and auditors.
  • Handling administrative tasks relating to Company Law such as filling and documentation
  • Support Bangalore Legal Head & Company Secretary in Corporate Governance matters
  • Coordination with cross functional teams and with Practicing Company Secretary to ensure compliance with Company Law.

Qualifications

  • 8-10 years PQE, India qualified lawyer, preferably with a Bar Council registration
  • Qualified Company Secretary from Institute of Company Secretaries of India will be an advantage
  • Attention to details, ability to work independently as well as with a cross function team and do multi-tasking
  • Good communication skills and cross-cultural skills
  • Excellent written and spoken English
  • Prior experience with a Re/Insurance Company and Courts in India will be an advantage

About Organisation

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.

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