Senior Legal Counsel(

Job Number:

AXA10955D20240528)

Flexible Work Eligible: None 

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Senior Legal Counsel – Insurance sector

Paris, France

Presentation of the context:

You will be working within a legal team that provides support for the activities of AXA XL France on a wide range of legal matters (both French and international).

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What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Be the point of contact and work as a true “Business Partner” for several underwriting departments;
• Propose to underwriters, Middle office and risk consultants, solutions that comply with applicable law and are adapted to the needs of AXA XL’s clients and partners;
• Independently manage various projects and deadlines;
• Provide assistance to AXA XL teams on complex legal issues;
• Provide support to AXA XL’s international transversal teams (Underwriting Delegation Governance; Claims Delegation Governance, etc.);
• Review and validate various technical contractual documents (confidentiality agreements, mandates, co-reinsurance agreements, brokerage protocols, commercial contracts, etc.);
• Support at the local level, the action of the APAC Europe / Global Legal team.
• Act as a technical expert and provide support to the junior members of the team;
• Support the Senior Legal Counsel for France in dealing with various complex projects/requests;
• Support the Senior Legal Counsel for France on regulatory related matters in relation to supervisory requirements imposed by ACPR and other foreign regulators relevant to the Group’s operations;
• Contribute to monitor legal 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 XLIVSE French branch and their clients’ business;
• Participate in the training of the company’s underwriters, underwriting assistants, CDLs and claims handlers;
• Monitor legal activities provided by external counsels;

Reporting

Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel for France

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We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

• 8 – 10 years of professional experience as a Lawyer, either inhouse or in private practice
• Master’s degree in private Law, preferably insurance law;
• Specialized in insurance law (including global programs expertise), and related litigations
• French mother tongue, proficiency in English, both spoken and written, is essential – another language of the region would be a plus
• Organizational skills and ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment with rapidly changing needs and priorities.
• Proactivity, ability to work independently, and aptitude for collaboration within a multidisciplinary and multicultural team.
• Rapid comprehension, as well as analytical, conceptual and creative thinking
• Intellectual curiosity, attention to detail, and pedagogy.
• Open-mindedness.
• Team spirit.
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills.

FIND your future

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.

How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven 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.com

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. That’s 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. It’s 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.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Sustainability

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing 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 2023-26 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. We’re 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. We’re building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led 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. We’re 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 XL’s “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.com/sustainability

AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Location

:FR-FR-Paris 

Work Locations

: 

FR Paris 61 rue Mstislav Rostropovitch 

61 rue Mstislav Rostropovitch 

Paris 75017

Job Field

:Regulatory, Compliance and Risk

Schedule

:Full-time

Job Type

:Standard

Local Title (France):Senior Legal Counsel

Local Class (France):Class 6

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