We are partnering with a dynamic, forward-thinking life insurance company to appoint a Legal Counsel with a focus on the Italian market. This role offers broad exposure across product development, distribution, regulatory interaction and litigation management. You will act as a key legal advisor to the business across products, marketing and sales activities. Working closely with senior leadership, regulators and external counsel, you will ensure legal excellence and regulatory compliance. This is an opportunity to shape life insurance solutions within a growing international environment.
Provide legal advice across Life Insurance products, marketing and distribution activities, including customer and intermediary agreements
Draft, review and negotiate contracts with distribution and business partners
Instruct and manage external legal counsel, including oversight of litigation across all court instances where required
Assess and respond to customer complaints from a legal perspective
Support communication and correspondence with the Liechtenstein supervisory authority
Provide legal input into the design, development and ongoing enhancement of Life Insurance products
Conduct legal review of policy documentation, contract amendments and benefit processing forms, and perform ongoing legal monitoring within your remit
Qualified lawyer (law degree or equivalent legal qualification)
Professional experience within an insurance or financial services environment
Strong knowledge of Life Insurance law and regulatory frameworks
Experience advising on distribution agreements and intermediary contracts
Fluent German and Italian language skills; additional English, French or Dutch language skills are advantageous
