Legal Advisor, Associate in Douglas

• Support and promote Zurich’s values, ethics, and responsible business conduct in your day‑to‑day work
• Assist the Company Secretariat with: organising board and committee meetings and statutory meetings preparing meeting packs and basic governance documentation supporting board effectiveness reviews, renewals, and Director training
• Help identify and escape potential conflicts between management and legal entity perspectives, ensuring these are managed appropriately
• Support more senior lawyers in advising on laws and regulations related to non‑insurance commercial activities, such as: sourcing and procurement contracts data protection and privacy human resources and employment‑related matters
• Assist with maintaining relationships with insurance regulators, including helping prepare documentation and information for regulatory interactions
• Contribute to work on maintaining an effective and transparent corporate governance system, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and Zurich principles
• Help monitor legal and regulatory developments, preparing initial summaries and briefing materials and working with Compliance to support implementation
• Support senior lawyers in: structuring and negotiating local corporate transactions protecting Zurich’s assets and managing local legal issues
• Work with the M&A legal team by helping to collate information and documentation needed to meet regulatory requirements in proposed transactions
• Assist the business with insurance law and regulations across the value chain (including cross‑border aspects), for example: licensing product development distribution and reinsurance
• Contribute to project work by: providing input to project teams preparing draft documents and reports learning from, and being coached by, more experienced team members

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in law (LL.B or equivalent; an LL.M or further relevant qualification is an advantage but not essential)
• Newly qualified or post‑qualification experience as an Attorney‑at‑Law, Manx advocate, solicitor, or barrister
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts clearly and concisely
• Some exposure to insurance, financial services, or regulatory work is helpful but not essential – a genuine interest in developing expertise in these areas is key
• Good analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with attention to detail and a practical mindset
• An interest in corporate governance and corporate transactions, and a willingness to learn how legal issues impact business decisions
• A collaborative, proactive approach and readiness to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in corporate governance, legal compliance, and regulatory interactions, with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Proficient in supporting legal transactions and maintaining effective relationships with regulators while promoting Zurich's values and ethics.

Highest‑signal resume keywords

• Bachelor’s Degree In Law
• Attorney-At-Law
• Corporate Governance
• Regulatory Compliance
• Strong Verbal And Written Communication

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Legal Documentation
• Contract Negotiation
• Data Protection
• Employment Law
• Insurance Law
• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Corporate Transactions
• M&A Support
• Governance Documentation

Soft Skills

• Collaborative Approach
• Proactive Mindset
• Attention To Detail
• Ability To Explain Legal Concepts

Certifications & Qualifications

• LL.B
• LL.M

Industry Keywords

• Insurance
• Financial Services
• Regulatory Work
• Corporate Governance
• Compliance