Senior Legal Counsel F/H - (Job Number: 24000632)

Senior Legal Counsel – Insurance sectorParis, FrancePresentation of the context:You will be working within a legal team that provides support for the activities of AXA XL France on a wide range of legal matters (both French and international).DISCOVER your opportunityWhat will your essential responsibilities include?Be the point of contact and work as a true "Business Partner" for several underwriting departments;Propose to underwriters, Middle office and risk consultants, solutions that comply with applicable law and are adapted to the needs of AXA XL's clients and partners;Independently manage various projects and deadlines;Provide assistance to AXA XL teams on complex legal issues;Provide support to AXA XL's international transversal teams (Underwriting Delegation Governance; Claims Delegation Governance, etc.);Review and validate various technical contractual documents (confidentiality agreements, mandates, co-reinsurance agreements, brokerage protocols, commercial contracts, etc.);Support at the local level, the action of the APAC Europe / Global Legal team.Act as a technical expert and provide support to the junior members of the team;Support the Senior Legal Counsel for France in dealing with various complex projects/requests;Support the Senior Legal Counsel for France on regulatory related matters in relation to supervisory requirements imposed by ACPR and other foreign regulators relevant to the Group’s operations;Contribute to monitor legal and regulatory developments, with a specific focus on insurance and insurance distribution rules, contract and commercial law, financial crime regulation, and others that may be relevant to the XLIVSE French branch and their clients’ business;Participate in the training of the company's underwriters, underwriting assistants, CDLs and claims handlers;Monitor legal activities provided by external counsels.ReportingReporting to the Senior Legal Counsel for FranceSHARE your talentWe’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:8 - 10 years of professional experience as a Lawyer, either inhouse or in private practiceMaster’s degree in private Law, preferably insurance law;Specialized in insurance law (including global programs expertise), and related litigationsFrench mother tongue, proficiency in English, both spoken and written, is essential – another language of the region would be a plusOrganizational skills and ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment with rapidly changing needs and priorities.Proactivity, ability to work independently, and aptitude for collaboration within a multidisciplinary and multicultural team.Rapid comprehension, as well as analytical, conceptual and creative thinkingIntellectual curiosity, attention to detail, and pedagogy.Open-mindedness.Team spirit.Strong analytical and synthesis skills.FIND your futureAXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.Learn more at axaxl.comInclusion & DiversityAXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential.Learn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.SustainabilityAt AXA XL our approach to corporate responsibility (CR) is the same as our approach to business; constantly seeking to provide innovative solutions to the world’s most complex problems.For more information, please see the Corporate Responsibility section on our website. #J-18808-Ljbffr