\\n New Reinsurance Company Ltd. (NewRe) is a Swiss reinsurer founded in Zurich in 1926. Today, we are part of Munich Re Group, one of the world\\\'s leading reinsurers. What makes NewRe special, is that it combines financial strength and ratings with creativity of a medium-sized reinsurer.

NewRe stands for intelligent reinsurance solutions. We serve our clients with open minds and pro-actively. Responding swiftly to client needs and market developments is a necessary component of our approach.

To strengthen our Legal & Compliance team, we are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel with experience in commercial and corporate law. You will be part of a dedicated and supportive team consisting of three lawyers and one associate and will report directly to the Head of Legal & Compliance.

Your responsibilities

• Supporting our business and all departments in legal and regulatory matters and handling their general legal queries
• Providing the full range of legal support and advice in the sphere of a supervised Swiss legal entity including reinsurance supervisory topics, contract law, corporate governance, privacy regulations (FDPA, GDPR), labor law, etc.
• Being the legal partner of our Weather & Agro Team: drafting OTC-derivatives related agreements for risk transfer solutions to protect from the impact of variable and unpredictable wind, solar irradiation, precipitation and streamflow and provide legal advice
• Reviewing and keeping up to date with changes in regulatory, legislative and market practice, in the area of reinsurance, but also concerning derivatives (FinfraG / EMIR)
• Assessing transactions/activities and advising on legal and compliance risks by providing mitigation solutions
• Managing existing and implementing new compliance procedures and policies relating to Swiss regulatory and Munich Re Group requirements
• Encouraging a compliance culture to prevent illegal, unethical and improper behaviour
• Advising and training NewRe\\\'s staff on compliance matters

Your profile

• Swiss master in law (MLaw/lic.iur.), your skills and qualifications will ideally include an admission to the Swiss bar
• Relevant experience of at least 5 years as an in-house legal counsel in the financial industry (preferably in the (re)insurance industry) or as a lawyer in a law firm with international orientation
• Knowledge or interest in insurance supervisory law; exposure to OTC-derivatives work would be an asset
• Strong interpersonal, communication and social skills
• Proactive, dynamic and flexible personality
• Team, solution- and result-orientated
• Able to build and maintain strong client relationships
• Fluent in English and German

Our benefits

At NewRe our employees are our main asset. We therefore embrace a flexible hybrid working model appreciating its positive impact on our achievements and wellbeing, while acknowledging the important role of social interaction. We believe that all of this is fundamental to the performance of our company. Together we create a compelling and shared purpose and direction.

As an employer, we take pride in encouraging a company culture of mutual trust and esteem. Likewise, we attach great importance to nurturing an inclusive working environment where different thoughts, generations, cultures and experiences are valued and encouraged. Our commitment to equal treatment of all employee is reflected in our pay practice that has been awarded the attestation for equal pay by Willis Towers Watson (following the Swiss Federal Act on Gender Equality).

We love challenges and flexibly bundle our experience and personalities to deliver outstanding results. Embracing new ways of working and digitalisation, we grow with our customers and partners. To learn more about us, check out . We look forward to receiving your application.\\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n

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