Legal Counsel (40-60%)

Region
Liechtenstein
Industry Branch
Banken / Finanzinstitute
Work Load
40%

We are looking for a highly qualified Legal Counsel to oversee the legal aspects of our business. 

The successful candidate will effectively ensure compliance with all applicable local, national and international legal requirements and minimize the probability of exposure. 

Join us and help create sustainable value in the insurance industry for our international customers!

 

Responsibilities

  • Legal support of the company in all legal matters
  • Draft, negotiate and review contracts and other legal documents
  • Specify internal governance policies and regularly monitor compliance
  • Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advise on possible legal issues
  • Provide clarification on legal language or specifications to everyone in the organisation
  • Investigate incidents to assess liabilities and extent of damage
  • Contact point with partners’ Legal Representatives and external legal experts
  • Complaints management 
  • Maintain current knowledge of alterations in legislation and regulatory requirements

Requirements and skills

  • University Degree in law 
  • Experience in an international finance/insurance environment 
  • Affinity for technology and digitalization 
  • Very good knowledge of spoken and written German and English; French is a bonus
  • Experience with data protection and know-how in this area is a plus
  • Ability to handle complex international matters from a legal perspective and minimise risk
  • Experience with European as well as local legislations, especially in the DACH region
  • Highly motivated and responsible, ability to work autonomously

What we offer

  • International / dynamic, digital, multicultural environment
  • Flexible work environment 
  • Opportunities for further development such as training and further education
  • Attractive benefits package
  • Fully equipped with state-of-the-art office tools at your disposal
  • Hybrid work possible coordinated with the team  (but candidate must live in Liechtenstein or Switzerland, or be cross-border Austria / Germany)
Work Place
Balzers
Work Postcode
9496