Details of the Organization

The Swiss Re Group is a leading wholesale provider of reinsurance, insurance and other insurance-based forms of risk transfer. Dealing directly and working through brokers, its global client base consists of insurance companies, mid-to-large-sized corporations and public sector clients. From standard products to tailor-made coverage across all lines of business, Swiss Re deploys its capital strength, expertise, and innovation power to enable the risk-taking upon which enterprise and progress in society depend. 

Details of the Job/Internship

Swiss Re is hiring an Associate Legal Counsel with 8-12 years of experience for their Hyderabad office.

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.

Role and 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 analyzing the impact of regulatory developments on Swiss Re's business and operations in India
• Support on regional initiatives as part of APAC Legal & Compliance team

Eligibility

• 8 - 12 years PQE, India-qualified lawyer, preferably with a Bar Council registration.
• Attention to detail 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 handling employee litigation and in managing labor laws-related matters.

Salary/Stipend

Salary details will be finalised during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

State

Telangana

City

Hyderabad

Address

Hyderabad, Telangana, India