Overview

Swiss Re is seeking a highly experienced legal professional to join our global legal team, overseeing complex disputes, arbitrations, and investigations for our businesses worldwide. You will own high-profile matters and play a hands-on role in case strategy and resolution, collaborating with senior stakeholders across business units, global functions, and Group Legal and Compliance. This role carries significant visibility at the most senior levels as a trusted advisor and thought leader on topical, high-impact legal issues.About the Role

Reporting directly to the MD, Global Head of Disputes and Financial Crime Advisory, the Senior Legal Counsel, Disputes (UK), helps shape Swiss Re’s dispute resolution strategy and provides guidance on complex, high-stakes matters affecting global operations. This role suits a proactive, solutions-oriented lawyer who can dive into detail while communicating the bigger picture to drive effective outcomes in a dynamic, global environment.Key Responsibilities

Manage non-claims litigation and oversee internal and external investigations in line with Swiss Re’s risk appetite, regulatory priorities, and reputational profilePartner with senior stakeholders to proactively identify and mitigate emerging areas of risk, including cross-border risksLead case resolution through courts, arbitration, or mediation, including conducting witness interviews, drafting discovery responses, and creating settlement agreements, to optimise financial, reputational, and operational outcomes across jurisdictionsOversee multi-jurisdictional transactional/ MandA disputes and HR litigation, ensuring stakeholder alignment and consistent legal positions across geographiesCultivate positive working relationships with team members and outside counsel; work collaboratively with internal clients and legal and compliance colleagues, and share knowledge in formal trainings across a variety of platformsRespond to government queries and support colleagues on re/insurance claims involving coverage and other contested matters as appropriateContribute to periodic legal reporting and group initiativesAbout You

You demonstrate strong leadership and strategic thinking in managing litigation and dispute portfolios, maintain a can-do attitude, and respond swiftly and decisively to emergent issues. You enjoy collaborating across diverse backgrounds, functions, and regions, and you communicate complex concepts clearly to senior audiences.Key Requirements

Qualified to practice law in the UK (Solicitor of England and Wales or equivalent UK jurisdiction) with senior-level experience in complex, multi-jurisdictional litigation and investigations, including work involving insurance/reinsurance; in-house experience preferredOutstanding presentation, written, and oral communication skills with a proven record of presenting effectively to senior executives and/or boardsStrong strategic and analytical skills with a solutions-oriented approach to litigation and dispute resolution, delivering high-quality, timely, client-focused advice that integrates legal, commercial, reputational, and ethical considerationsEffective and inclusive leadership with a demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage outside counsel; experience mentoring junior lawyers preferredCollaborative approach and global mindset suited to operating across jurisdictions and culturesKnowledge of e-discovery practices and proceduresHybrid working

Swiss Re operates a hybrid work model; the expectation is that you will be in the office (or at a site for essential business activities) at least three days per week.About The Team

The Dispute Resolution and Financial Crime Legal Advisory team supports all Swiss Re businesses and group functions globally. The team includes litigators, eDiscovery professionals, financial crime lawyers (including competition and sanctions), and employment lawyers. We leverage each other’s expertise while continually expanding our knowledge base.About Group Legal and Compliance At Swiss Re

Group Legal and Compliance ensures that legal and compliance risks—pervasive across financial services—are systematically identified, assessed, and mitigated, protecting the firm, enabling strategy execution, supporting operations, and providing governance support and assurance as to the level of compliance throughout the company.Role

The base salary range for this position is between £128,000 and £192,000 (for a full-time role). The specific salary offered considers:the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role,the applicant''s own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialisation, skills and experience.In addition to your base salary, Swiss Re offers an attractive performance-based variable compensation component, designed to recognise your achievements. Further you will enjoy a variety of global and location specific benefits.Eligibility may vary depending on the terms of Swiss Re policies and your employment contract.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 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.Seniority level

Not ApplicableEmployment type

Full-timeJob function

LegalIndustries

InsuranceReference Code: 135390

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