Legal Counsel Italy
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Legal Counsel Italy
Milan Italy
As part of the Legal & Compliance Community at AXA XL the Legal Counsel Italy is responsible for legal and compliance topics applying to the Italian branch.
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What will your essential responsibilities include
- Dealing with daytoday requests for legal advice coming from local management (esp. Country Management and Underwriting Teams) and from Colleagues of the network based abroad interested in pursuing business opportunities in Italy (in relation to e.g.: insurance policy design precontract information documents product development reinsurance agreements outsourcing broker agreements agency agreements tenders consultancy agreements confidentiality agreements lender clauses);
- Supporting central compliance Teams;
- Actively attending local management committees (e.g. Risk and Internal Control meetings);
- Handling multinational programs contractual matters (including coreinsurance and captive agreements);
- Leading on implementing compliance projects;
- Leading on crossjurisdictional projects;
- Preparing and providing trainings on legal and compliance matters to the Branchs Staff;
- Coordinating complaints handling;
- Dealing with compliance and regulatory related matters in relation to supervisory requirements imposed by IVASS with a specific focus on complaints handling and other foreign regulators relevant to the Groups operations;
- Liaising directly with competent authorities and industrys associations and relevant filings;
- Keeping an eye on relevant legal and regulatory developments with a specific focus on insurance and insurance mediation rules contract law tort law antitrust law and others that may be relevant to the companys and their clients business;
- Coordinating activities provided by external counsels; and
- Coordinating projects with other Group companies.
This position reports to Senior Legal Counsel Italy
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Were looking for someone who has the following abilities and skills:
- JD in law preferably already qualified lawyer;
- Proven professional experience in Legal & Compliance preferably within the insurance sector;
- Fluent in English and Italian (both written and spoken);
- Excellent communication skills commercial acumen and the ability to explain and present complex issues clearly and efficiently to underwriters managers and senior executives;
- Proven ability in identifying and analysing problems creating solutions deploying sound decision making skills;
- Solutionoriented and able to manage and effectively prioritize very different tasks at once;
- Strong time management and organizational skills able to manage a number of projects and different demands simultaneously; and
Eager to work as part of a truly international team which also requires integrity resilience flexibility and effective social and communication skills.
AXA XL the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA is known for solving complex risks. For midsized companies multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we dont just provide re/insurance we reinvent it.
How By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform datadriven insights leading technology and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business property casualty professional financial lines and specialty.
With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions we partner with those who move the world forward.
Learn more at axaxl
AXA 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. Thats 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. Its about helping one another and our business to move forward and succeed.
- Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender LGBTQ ethnicity and origins disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe
- Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
- Enhanced family friendly leave benefits
- Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
- Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter
Learn more at axaxl/aboutus/inclusionanddiversity. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Sustainability
At AXA XL Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an everchanging world AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 202326 Sustainability strategy called Roots of resilience focuses on protecting natural ecosystems addressing climate change and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.
Our Pillars:
- Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems the foundation of a sustainable planet and society are essential to our future. Were committed to protecting and restoring nature from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
- Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather increasing temperatures and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. Were building a net zero strategy developing insurance products and services and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societalled solutions.
- Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. Were training our colleagues engaging our external partners and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
- AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them known as AXA XLs Hearts in Action programs. These include our Matching Gifts program Volunteering Leave and our annual volunteering day the Global Day of Giving.
For more information please see axaxl/sustainability
Employment Type
Full-Time
