About this role
<p> </p> <style type="text/css">.swissre_footer { position: relative; margin-top: -50px; height: 30px; clear: both; margin-bottom: 20px; background: #EEE none repeat scroll 0% 0%; line-height: 30px; padding: 0px 10px; color: #AAA; font-family: "Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"; } .swissre_jobtemplate { width: 970px; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .jobDisplay .job { font-family: "Arial" !important; font-size: 12px !important; } .joqReqDescription { max-width: 100%; height: auto; align: center; } .joqReqDescription ul { width: 787px; max-width: 100%; } .joqReqDescription p { width: 827px; max-width: 100%; } </style><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><strong><span style="font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif">Help Shape the Future of Insurance—From a Legal and Regulatory Frontline</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif;color:black">We’re looking for a strategic, forward-thinking Legal Counsel to join our North America team and play a key role in supporting a complex, fast-moving (re)insurance business.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif;color:black">This is a high-impact role at the intersection of regulation, governance, and business strategy—ideal for a lawyer who thrives in a dynamic environment and is energized by working closely with senior leaders, regulators, and cross-functional teams.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif;color:black">You will help drive proactive regulatory reporting, strong governance practices, and business-enabling legal solutions across a diversified insurance platform. If you’re looking to combine technical excellence, regulatory insight, and real business impact, we’d love to hear from you.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><strong><span style="font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif">What You’ll Do</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif;color:black">Lead Regulatory & Governance Efforts</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif;color:black">Take a hands-on, proactive role in regulatory reporting and disclosures across U.S. insurance entities</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif;color:black">Partner with Compliance, Risk, Finance, and business leaders to deliver clear, accurate, and timely regulatory submissions</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif;color:black">Anticipate regulatory developments and translate them into practical guidance and action plans</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif;color:black">Support interactions with regulators, including preparing materials for examinations, inquiries, and meetings</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif;color:black">Help strengthen and streamline governance frameworks, reporting processes, and internal controls</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif;color:black">Be a Trusted Business Partner</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif;color:black">Serve as a go-to legal advisor for underwriting, claims, and operations teams, in particular for Swiss Re's Corporate Solutions Property & Specialty book across the United States</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif;color:black">Provide practical, solution-oriented guidance on insurance regulatory matters, in particular in relation to Property & Specialty</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif;color:black">Support innovative and complex insurance transactions, including bespoke and structured deals</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif;color:black">Collaborate on strategic initiatives, including in relation to Swiss Re's international programs and new business opportunities</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif;color:black">Work Across a Global, Collaborative Network</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif;color:black">Partner with colleagues across Legal, Compliance, Risk, Finance, and Actuarial</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif;color:black">Contribute to cross-functional projects that shape how we operate and grow</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif;color:black">Engage with global teams on matters with broader business or regulatory impact</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><strong><span style="font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif"> </span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><strong><span style="font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif">About the Team </span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif;color:black">You will join the Corporate Solutions Legal North America team, a group of 10 experienced lawyers/legal professionals supporting a broad commercial insurance platform across the U.S. and Canada. The team works closely with the business as trusted advisors; balancing growth ambitions with regulatory discipline and reputational protection. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif;color:black">We operate in a fast-paced, matrix environment and collaborate extensively with colleagues across regions and functions. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><strong><span style="font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif"> </span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><strong><span style="font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif"> </span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><strong><span style="font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif">About You</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><u><span style="font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif">What You Bring</span></u></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif;color:black">Experience</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="color:black"><strong><span style="font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif">6–10+ years of legal experience in a top law firm, insurance company, or financial services institution</span></strong></span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="color:black"><strong><span style="font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif">Strong background in U.S. insurance regulation and governance frameworks</span></strong></span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif;color:black">Experience <strong>with regulatory reporting, filings</strong>, or supervisory engagement preferred</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif;color:black">Familiarity with insurance transactions, policy wordings, or structured deals is a plus</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif;color:black">Skills & Mindset</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif;color:black">Commercially-minded and proactive—you anticipate issues before they arise</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif;color:black">Able to simplify complex legal and regulatory topics into clear, actionable advice</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif;color:black">Strong communicator with experience preparing senior-level or executive-facing materials</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif;color:black">Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, matrixed environment</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif;color:black">Collaborative, adaptable, and driven by delivering solutions, not just identifying risks</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif;color:black">Why Join Us</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif;color:black">Regulatory influence: Play a meaningful role in shaping how we engage with regulators across the U.S.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif;color:black">Business exposure: Partner closely with underwriting and deal teams on complex transactions</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif;color:black">Collaborative culture: Join a high-performing, supportive legal team that values innovation and growth</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif;color:black">Additional Information</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>Bar admission in at least one U.S. state required</strong> (IL, NY, or MO preferred)</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif;color:black">Travel: Limited (<10%)</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif;color:black">Other languages are a plus</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><strong>Our company operates under a hybrid work model, with the expectation that employees work from the office <u>three days per week</u>. Please note that this role is <u>not eligible</u> for visa sponsorship/visa transfers/visa extension or relocation support.</strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:SwissReSans, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">The estimated base salary range for this position in Chicago, IL or Kansas City, MO, is $156,000 to $210,000. The specific salary offered for this, or any given role will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to job location, scope of role, qualifications, complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent, experience, education, and employer budget. At Swiss Re, we take a "total compensation approach" when making compensation decisions. This means that we consider all components of compensation in their totality (such as base pay, short-and long-term incentives, and benefits offered), in setting individual compensation.</span></p><div class="swissre_jobtemplate"> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>About Swiss Re</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. 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 15,000 employees across the world.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>Swiss Re is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice to recruit, hire and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, pregnancy, sexual orientations, marital status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Decisions on employment are solely based on an individual's qualifications for the position being filled.<br><br>During the recruitment process, reasonable accommodations for disabilities are available upon request. If contacted for an interview, please inform the Recruiter/HR Professional of the accommodation needed.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">We may use AI-powered tools to support the review and evaluation of applications for this position. These tools provide additional insights to our recruitment teams, but all hiring decisions are carefully reviewed and made by people. To learn more about how we use AI in recruitment and how we handle your personal data, please review our Data Privacy Statement before applying.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Keywords: </strong><br><strong>Reference Code: </strong>138379 </span></p> <p> </p> </div> <style type="text/css"> .swissre_footer { position: relative; margin-top: -50px; height: 30px; clear: both; margin-bottom: 20px; background: #EEE none repeat scroll 0% 0%; line-height: 30px; padding: 0px 10px; color: #AAA; font-family: "Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"; } .swissre_jobtemplate { width: 970px; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .jobDisplay .job { font-family: "Arial" !important; font-size: 12px !important; } .joqReqDescription { max-width: 100%; height: auto; align: center; } .joqReqDescription ul { width: 787px; max-width: 100%; } .joqReqDescription p { width: 827px; max-width: 100%; } </style> <p> </p>