Associate Legal Counsel

As part of the Swiss Re India Legal team, the Associate Legal Counsel will be responsible for providing legal support primarily to Swiss Res Global Business Solutions (GBS) Centre in Bangalore and Hyderabad and from time to time, to Swiss Res business and operations in Mumbai. The work scope and support to be provided will include general corporate matters , corporate governance, statutory and regulatory matters, employment matters and general business advisory support.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal support relating to business activities of Swiss Re
• Handle governance matters
• Provide legal support and advice on corporate including corporate filings and interaction with statutory authorities
• Provide legal support and advice on employee related matters
• Draft and review various types of contracts, petitions, legal notices and other legal documents
• Provide legal support in relation to internal investigations, manage litigation and coordinate with various internal and external stakeholders including law firms, auditors and consultants
• Keep updated on regulatory developments and support on analysing impact of regulatory developments on Swiss Res business and operations in India
• Support on regional initiatives as part of APAC Legal & Compliance team

Profile

• 8 - 12 years PQE, India qualified lawyer, preferably with a Bar Council registration
• Attention to details and able to multi-task
• Able to work independently as well as collaborate across various functions and teams and across jurisdictions
• Excellent written and spoken English and preferably local language
• Good communication and cross-cultural skills
• Prior experience in handing employee litigation and in managing labour laws related matters