Senior Reinsurance Contracts Counsel (Hybrid; m/f/x/d; 80-100%)

Senior Reinsurance Contracts Counsel (Hybrid; m/f/x/d; 80-100%)

Are you passionate about drafting contracts? Come to help us shape the future of our business!

If your secret weapon is building cooperative relationships with colleagues and clients while using your legal knowledge, keep reading!

About the Role

Our team is seeking a Senior Reinsurance Contracts Counsel to join us in supporting reinsurance business in EMEA. You will draft and review reinsurance contract wordings, advise on reinsurance contract related matters and engage with internal and external clients to negotiate and finalize the terms of reinsurance contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply your expertise in senior level reinsurance and legal skills to develop our reinsurance contracts
• Draft and critique reinsurance contracts and related documents independently to align written agreements with business intent and corporate requirements
• Ensure compliance by aligning Swiss Re's reinsurance contracts with applicable law, regulations and internal requirements
• Coordinate and participate in development of corporate policies on contract related matters
• Collaborate with internal partners in contract negotiations, including discussions with external clients and brokers
• Provide expert guidance to various corporate functions regarding contract interpretation, implications of contract language and standard methodologies
• Support technological transformation by enhancing our contract management IT infrastructure and developing tools
• Develop and deliver training materials and programs
• Maintain strong governance risk and control standards with respect to contract wordings and processes

About the Team

Our team specialises in supporting reinsurance business throughout the EMEA region. We work collaboratively to draft, review, and negotiate reinsurance contract wordings that protect our company's interests while meeting client needs. We pride ourselves on our legal expertise, business acumen, and ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical solutions that drive our business forward.

About You

In this role, we encourage you to develop and apply a thorough understanding of relevant law, regulations, and market practices in the EMEA region. You will need strong analytical abilities and critical thinking skills, experience in business negotiations, and excellent written and verbal communication skills — including the ability to engage confidently and in an impactful manner with internal partners and clients. We are seeking a candidate with an innovative, pragmatic, and results‑oriented attitude, who can work independently with a strong sense of responsibility and accountability, while also fostering cooperative relationships with partners. Experience with digital contracting tools, data‑driven approaches, and project coordination will support your success in this position.

We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements

• University degree in law and
• Minimum 3 years' experience in re/insurance as a lawyer/ or in a related function such as contract/policy specialist or claims handling
• Solid understanding of P&C products and local re/insurance markets
• Ability to manage projects or contribute effectively to project work
• Strong financial and business acumen
• Proficiency in verbal and written English
• Additional European language skills are an advantage

The specific salary offered considers:

• the requirements, scope of the role
• the applicant's own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialisation, skills and experience

In the situation where you do not meet all the requirements or you significantly exceed these, the offered salary may be below or above the advertised range. In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for additional rewards and benefits including an attractive performance‑based annual bonus.

Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week

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. 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 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.

Start your career journey with Swiss Re.