Job Description

Are you ready to lead a high-impact M&A legal strategy at one of the world's leading reinsurers? Join our dynamic legal team and shape Swiss Re's global growth through strategic corporate transactions.
About the Role
In this important leadership role, you will oversee legal support for corporate development transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and minority investments as well as managing a portfolio of existing investments. Your work will directly influence Swiss Re's global business strategy and growth trajectory.
Key Responsibilities
Act as a trusted advisor and primary contact for Corporate Development leadership, balancing governance and enablement responsibilities.
Ensure high-quality service delivery by your team and external counsel, while driving efficiency and continuous improvement.
Lead and mentor a team of four senior M&A lawyers, fostering professional development and ensuring resource adequacy.
Monitor legal and regulatory developments, and promote knowledge-sharing and targeted training across the team.
Contribute to strategic planning and reporting as part of the Corporate Centre & Group Functions Legal Leadership Team, supporting the team's general counsel on budget, resources, and initiatives.
About the Team
We are an international centre of excellence for M&A legal matters across Swiss Re Group. Collaborating closely with Corporate Development, we manage complex and sensitive transactions with precision and agility. As team lead, you will engage regularly with senior stakeholders across Legal & Compliance, Corporate Development, and business units.
About You
You are a strategic leader with strong organisational skills and a hands-on approach to complex deal execution. A persuasive communicator and trusted advisor, you build collaborative relationships and navigate challenges with pragmatism and insight. You thrive in dynamic environments and excel at managing competing priorities.
To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Attorney qualification with at least 10 years of international experience in a major law firm or global corporation
• Extensive experience in cross-border M&A
• Proven leadership in project and/or people management
• Fluency in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in the (re)insurance industry
• Familiarity with corporate law and securities regulations
• Proficiency in additional languages (especially German)
• Exposure to digital transformation in legal service delivery

For Switzerland, the base salary range for this position is between 164,000 CHF and 246,000 CHF for a full-time role.
The specific salary offered considers:

• the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities 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.
If you are a collaborative, resilient professional open to challenge and growth, we look forward to your application.
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 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.
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