Are you a skilled legal professional ready to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, global environment? This is your opportunity to bring your expertise to one of the world's leading reinsurance companies, working at the heart of Swiss Re's Luxembourg operations on a 1-year fixed-term contract (maternity cover). If you thrive on variety, value collaboration, and are passionate about corporate and regulatory law, we'd love to hear from you.
This is a maternity cover position for 1 year, offering a rare chance to step into a high-impact legal role with broad scope and real responsibility. You'll be a key member of our Luxembourg legal team, advising on a wide range of corporate, legal, and regulatory matters for Swiss Re entities across the globe. No two days will look the same — from attending board meetings to driving restructuring projects, you'll be at the centre of the action.
Key Responsibilities
The EMEA Advisory Legal team and the wider Legal & Compliance Division supports across business units, companies and jurisdictions. We work closely with a wide variety of stakeholders to support the company's strategic objectives while ensuring robust governance and the highest standards of integrity across our operations. Our team thrives on trust, collaboration, and a supportive environment. We value continuous development and new opportunities. We encourage diverse perspectives and innovative thinking.
You are a proactive and commercially minded legal professional who brings both technical expertise and a collaborative spirit to everything you do. You're comfortable working independently, yet you thrive in a team environment where knowledge-sharing and mutual support are part of the culture. You take ownership of your work, demonstrate resilience under pressure, and approach challenges with enthusiasm and a solutions-oriented mindset.
We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:
These are additional nice to haves:
Additional Information: Please note that a valid work permit for Luxembourg is required for this position.
The base salary range for this position will be shared with you during the interview process.
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. 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.
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.
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The Swiss Re Group is a leading wholesale provider of reinsurance, insurance and other insurance-based forms of risk transfer. Dealing direct and working through brokers, its global client base consists of insurance companies, mid-to-large-sized corporations and public sector clients. From standard products to tailor-made coverage across all lines of business, Swiss Re deploys its capital strength, expertise and innovation power to enable the risk taking upon which enterprise and progress in society depend.
Founded in Zurich, Switzerland, in 1863, Swiss Re serves clients through a network of over 70 offices globally and is rated "AA-" by Standard & Poor's, "Aa3" by Moody's and "A+" by A.M. Best. Registered shares in the Swiss Re Group holding company, Swiss Re Ltd, are listed in accordance with the Main Standard on the SIX Swiss Exchange and trade under the symbol SREN.
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