Legal Counsel - Flexible Working in London

Are you seeking a meaningful development opportunity? Your role will include counseling on competition, trade and economic sanctions issues, monitoring legal and regulatory trends and identifying future areas of competition and sanctions risk. About the TeamThis is an opportunity to be part of the global Financial Crime legal team based in London that provides counsel on competition, trade and economic sanctions across Swiss Re's businesses and multiple jurisdictions. As part of the team, you will provide pragmatic, solution driven counsel to the business, senior management, contracts and legal and compliance colleagues.About the RoleThis role offers the opportunity to develop into a legal adviser across two specialist areas of law: competition law and trade & economic sanctions. You will advise on some of Swiss Re's most strategic initiatives, helping the business navigate complex competition and sanctions issues in relation to collaborations, transactions, new business models and cross-border projects.As part of our Financial Crime team you will be required to:Advise business teams globally on complex competition law and/or sanctions issues;Contribute to the ongoing development of Swiss Re's global Competition and compliance frameworks, including policies, guidance, legal standards and governance.Monitor relevant legal trends and developments impacting the group's operations; andEngage and manage external counsel relationships.As a member of Division Legal, you will also:Support group-wide, business unit and cross-functional initiatives by providing practical legal input on strategic projects and emerging legal and regulatory developments.Help promote a strong culture of legal and ethical compliance through stakeholder engagement, knowledge sharing and collaboration across Legal & Compliance.About YouWe are seeking an outstanding communicator, able to provide high-quality, timely and pragmatic legal advice, balanced with a clear focus on protecting the interests and reputation of Swiss Re. You demonstrate sound judgement, strong commercial instincts and are comfortable managing multiple complex cross-border matters.You are a proactive and collaborative lawyer who enjoys taking ownership, works well independently and builds trusted relationships across the business and with Legal and Compliance colleagues. Experience delivering legal training or presenting complex legal topics to non-lawyers would be an advantage.University degree and qualified lawyer admitted to practice in England & Wales or another jurisdiction within EMEA.Experience:• Minimum of 3+ years' post qualification experience in a financial crime legal advisory role with a specific focus on sanctions and/or competition law gained in a law firm and/or working as in-house counsel in a multi-national organisation. Proficiency in other languages in addition to EnglishIf you are a committed standout colleague, able to work constructively with others, and enjoy engaging with colleagues across a diverse range of backgrounds, functions, and regions, we will be happy to get to know you!Compensation & Work ModelFor London, the base salary range for this position is between 94,000 GBP and 140,000 GBP for a full-time role.The specific salary offered considers:the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the rolethe applicant's own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialisation, skills and experienceIn addition to your base salary, Swiss Re offers an attractive performance-based variable compensation component, designed to recognise your achievements. Eligibility may vary depending on the terms of Swiss Re policies and your employment contract.Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week.#LI-HybridAbout Swiss ReSwiss 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. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.To learn more about how we use AI in recruitment and how we handle your personal data, please review our Data Privacy Statement before applying. .