Legal Counsel Iberia

Legal Counsel Iberia

Madrid Spain

AS Legal Counsel Iberia within AXA XL you will bedealing with daytoday requests for legal advice coming from local management (esp. Country Management and Underwriting Teams) and from colleagues based abroad who are also interested in pursuing business opportunities in Spain and Portugal as well as reinsurance business in Latin America (in relation to e.g.: freedom of services business in the EEA licensing requirements insurance policy design product development distribution matters reinsurance agreements outsourcing commercial and corporate law matters etc).

You will form part of the Spanish branch Extended Management Team partnering with internal stakeholders including in the APAC Europe Business Unit and other enabling functions as outlined above. Lead and develop the local legal function which is focused on delivering effective efficient and timely advice to the business.

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What will youressential responsibilities include

• Support Country Management in enhancing the governance compliance and internal control framework to ensure alignment with AXA XLs business objectives and regulatory requirements and joining and attending to the relevant branchs management committee(s).
• Performing and arranging for local Legal trainings as required.
• Reviewing marketing and commercial materials and press releases.
• Liaising with competent authorities and industrys associations and arranging for relevant filings.
• Overseeing local nonclaims litigations and reporting developments to the APAC Europe General counsel.
• Offering Wording support and legal advice to all lines of business including drafting of prebind guidanceperforming post bind reviews.
• Approving on commercial contracts and closely interacting with AXA XLs international Procurement team in this regard.
• Keeping abreast of changes in relevant legal compliance 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 companys and their clients business.
• Local support for XLICSE compliance and regulatory related topics in collaboration with the Head Office Compliance function: assist local teams and prepare onsite inspections of national or international authorities in Spain provide training on ad hoc Compliance topics as per the annual Compliance plan assist in implementation of supervisory requirements imposed by DGSFP or any other relevant authorities with a specific focus on complaints handling etc.
• Provide a monthly report as part of the standard XLICSE branch reporting coordinated through Country Managers.
• Monitor legal activities of external counsels.
• Coordinating and supporting AXA XL / Group projects in collaboration with peers in AXA XL and AXA as well as with various departments such as Compliance Finance HR and Tax.
• Lead manage and support the development of a legal associate.
• Partner with internal stakeholders including in the APAC Europe Business Unit.
• Maintain direct dialogue and engagement with key AXA stakeholders in Spain where needed.

You will report to the Head of Legal France & Southern Europe with dotted line to the Country Manager Iberia.

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Were looking for someone who has these qualifications and skills:

• Masters degree in Law being qualified lawyer will be a plus.
• Proven professional experience in Legal & Compliancewithin the insurance sector (either inhouse or in an international law firm);
• Specialized in insurance and reinsurance law (including global programs expertise) and related litigation with knowledge and experience in compliance commercial law and civil law;
• Fluent in English and Spanish (both written and spoken) Portuguese a plus
• Excellent communication skills commercial acumen and the ability to explain and present complex issues clearly and efficiently to underwriters managers and senior executives;
• Solutionoriented and proven ability in identifying and analysing problems creating solutions deploying sound decision making skills:
• People management experience will be highly evaluated;
• Time management and organizational skills able to manage and effectively prioritize very different tasks and projects;
• Eager to work as part of a truly international team which also requires integrity resilience flexibility and effective social and communication skills;

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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 strong 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.

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Corporate Responsibility

At AXA XL our approach to corporate responsibility (CR) is the same as our approach to business; constantly seeking to provide innovative solutions to the worlds most complex problems. From offering our expertise products and services to help build more resilient communities to advancing understanding and response to climate change our strategy Our Impact. Our Future. aligns key issues that are pertinent to our business climate water and financial resilience and contributes to AXA Groups purpose to Act for human progress by protecting what matters..

• Climate: Were reducing our carbon footprint protecting ecosystems and exploring how our business can help build a better world.
• Water: Were developing water resilience where it is and will be needed most.
• Financial resilience: Were helping create opportunities for the unemployed and underemployed so they can be better prepared for unexpected changes.
• Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them known as our Hearts in Action programs.

For more information please see theCorporate Responsibility sectionon our website.

Inclusion & Diversity

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 while creating an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest 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 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.

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