Legal Counsel - Italian Market

• Provide legal advice to the company in respect of development of solutions and business relationships with clients and partners, with a focus on our Italian market;
• Draft and negotiate partners agreements, insurance policies and any other relevant legal document;
• Develop excellent working relationships with our network of sales consultants, providing them with guidance and support on all legal aspects of the company’s client cases;
• Develop daily interactions with the Client Service department, providing legal support on client related queries;
• Legal watch (new laws and regulations relevant to our business) conducting legal research and follow-up on legal and regulatory changes to ensure the company is well placed to respond to changes;
• Advise management and staff on all legal matters including training;
• Manage complaints and litigation, liaising with external counsels, in order to support the corporate position;
• Participate in corporate projects and product development;
• Report to the head office management bodies in a timely manner;
• Ensure full compliance with all Group legal and local requirements that are within the scope of the legal function especially defining risks and legal and regulatory requirements.

• Law degree in Italy and preferably Bar admittance;
• 5-8 years’ experience, preferably in the life insurance sector;
• Contract drafting skills and experience in the fields of contractual risks and management of complaints/litigation are a plus;
• Attention to detail and flexibility;
• Ability to work in a team and under pressure;
• Ability to prioritise tasks, exercise sound judgment and creativity in finding solutions;
• Italian Native and fluency in English. Fluency in another EU language is considered an asset.

Sitting at the crossroads of private banking, asset management and insurance, we operate in a well-established and fast-growing segment of the financial services industry. We offer a thriving and entrepreneurial work environment, with the opportunity to work across multiple geographies, learn valuable new skills, develop great expertise, and establish long-lasting relationships. It is an exciting opportunity to build a network of contacts across the organisation in a collaborative and diverse workplace. At Lombard International Group we have a diverse team of over 50 nationalities. We are always looking for exceptional talent to join our team. Because our people are our greatest assets, you will enjoy reward and recognition packages. We also offer you the possibility to shape your professional career in line with your own goals and the opportunity to work with the top talent in the industry. We are committed to extending equal employment opportunities to all individuals.

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