Senior Counsel Strategic Projects

Référence de l’offre 240008XD Type de contrat CDI Niveau d'expérience Expérimentés Société du groupe GIE AXA Famille métier Juridique, audit et conformité Localisation PUTEAUX, Hauts-de-Seine Votre rôle et vos missions Reporting directly to the Head of Legal – Insurance, Reinsurance & Strategic Projects, the Senior Counsel, Strategic Projects is a key role within the Group Legal function and Strategic Projects Team. JOB PURPOSE The primary function of the role is to provide advice and guidance on, and to be part of the Group’s centre of legal expertise for, insurance, reinsurance and key strategic project-related topics and issues affecting the Group at any point in time. DIMENSION Insurance / Reinsurance: Analyzing legal risks to provide pragmatic, tailored and business-friendly advice that meets both commercial objectives and compliance with the relevant legal and regulatory environment. Preparing presentations and memos and preparing/participating in internal meetings and committees. Ensuring that the structuring, drafting and/or reviewing of documents is high quality in line with best-in-class internal and market standards. Overseeing legal aspects of the insurance and reinsurance programs of AXA SA. Direct engagement with counterparties in negotiating insurance/reinsurance. Strategic Projects: Supporting on the execution of corporate and strategic projects which deliver on our strategic plan objectives. Providing advice, guidance, and legal leadership to the business in times of crisis. Monitoring and advising on emerging topics that can impact the business. Ensuring smooth co-ordination with the internal AXA Group functions. Corporate and strategic advisory: Analyzing legal risks to provide pragmatic, tailored and business-friendly advice. Exercising judgement on significant and sensitive issues. Preparing and participating in internal governance. Legal Operations: engagement and management of international external lawyers. Matter and Budget management Choosing external legal counsel for different projects, explaining requirements, negotiating fees. Thought leadership Horizon-scanning on emerging legal issues/risk. Networking with legal and other market players. CONTEXT AND MAJOR CHALLENGES Lead and influence: The Senior Counsel Strategic Projects must show leadership on a wide range of legal topics. Think clearly and provide clarity in complex situations: The Senior Counsel Strategic Projects is required to advise and provide clarity on issues. Innovative: The Senior Counsel, Strategic Projects is expected to think innovatively about issues. Responsive with an ability to manage competing demands: This is a high-pressure role. Agile and pragmatic: The Senior Counsel, Strategic Projects needs to have the experience and flexibility to apply skills to problem solving. Autonomous: The Senior Counsel, Strategic Projects needs to be driven/highly motivated. Votre profil Technical skills and experience: Experience of 8+/ years as lawyer in an in-house legal team. Strong knowledge of financial and/or insurance regulatory environment. Experience working internationally advising on multi-jurisdictional issues. Fluent in English and, ideally, in French. Personal skills and attributes: Pragmatic approach to problem solving. Team player with ability to motivate, inspire and influence. Embraces the challenges of multicultural work. Proactive and energetic. Can operate at a high-level under tight deadlines. Pourquoi nous rejoindre ? Vous rejoignez une entreprise responsable, aux valeurs fortes qui encourage la mobilité interne, et la formation de ses employés. Les informations fournies par les candidat(e)s seront traitées de manière strictement confidentielle et utilisées uniquement à des fins de recrutement. Votre environnement de travail Notre raison d’être chez AXA ? Chaque jour, nous agissons ensemble pour le progrès humain en protégeant ce qui compte. AXA s’engage au quotidien pour des causes sociétales & environnementales et mène une politique inclusive engagée pour reconnaître et valoriser les différences individuelles. #J-18808-Ljbffr