Legal Counsel, Italy Milano

Legal Counsel, Italy
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

Job Description - Legal Counsel, Italy (14003022D20250130)Job Number:14003022D20250130Legal Counsel ItalyAs 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. As Legal Counsel you will be a member of our legal team that provides support to the activities of AXA XL Italy, being also part of a wider international Legal Function within our BU.

You will be operating in an exciting and dynamic environment with opportunities to learn about and support the insurance business, working collaboratively with the established legal team as well as various stakeholders across the business. Essential ResponsibilitiesDealing with day-to-day 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, pre-contract 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 co-reinsurance and captive agreements);Leading on implementing compliance projects;Leading on cross-jurisdictional projects;Preparing and providing trainings on legal and compliance matters to the Branch's 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 Group's operations;Liaising directly with competent authorities and industry's 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 company's, and their clients' business;Coordinating activities provided by external counsels;Coordinating projects with other Group companies. This position reports to Senior Legal Counsel, Italy. Required Skills and QualificationsJD 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;Solution-oriented 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;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 mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don't just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it. 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. LocationIT-IT-LombardyWork LocationsIT Milan Corso Como 17 Corso Como 17 2 Lombardy 20154Job FieldLegal, Compliance & RiskScheduleFull-timeJob TypeStandard #J-18808-Ljbffr