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Responsibilities:
Advise Swiss Re Group and its Business Units on all legal aspects of capital markets and financing transactions, including derivatives, securities lending, capital, liquidity management, and related regulatory matters, particularly under Swiss law. Provide legal support to the Group Asset Management division on investments across various asset classes, with a focus on real estate and private equity, including negotiating mandates with external asset managers and handling related regulatory issues. Actively contribute to shaping Swiss insurance regulations related to capital markets activities, lead and support group-wide internal projects, and assist in broader Legal & Compliance initiatives.
You will have regular interactions with the General Counsel Corporate Center & Group Functions, the Heads of Capital Markets, Finance and Asset Management, Swiss Re Senior Management and other core clients.
About The Team
Based in Zurich and reporting to the head of the Capital Markets Finance Legal team (7 team members). Part of your role will also be providing assistance to the Capital Markets Asset Management team (11 team members).
This dual role allows you to cover two largely inter-linked legal areas where the teams already collaborate closely.
The two teams are truly international, including US, UK, Singapore and Swiss qualified lawyers. Team members are located in Zurich, New York and London.
About You
Law degree with honors and admission to practice (Swiss qualification required; additional US or UK qualification preferred). Minimum of 3 to 5 years of significant international legal experience in corporate, financial, and securities law, gained in a top-tier law firm and/or a renowned financial services organization. Fluent in English and German. Strong ability to identify and report legal risks, provide expert advice, and apply sound judgment beyond legal regulations; excellent drafting, negotiation, and influencing skills. Trusted business partner with effective relationship management; communicates legal and compliance concepts clearly and succinctly, takes ownership of outcomes, and delivers practical solutions.
About Swiss Re
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. 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 and their passion for sustainability.
If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.
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