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Reinsurance Group of America

Legal Counsel

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In-Office
London, Greater London, England, GBR
Mid level
In-Office
London, Greater London, England, GBR
Mid level
Provide legal advice to EMEA company secretaries, negotiate contracts, oversee board meetings, ensure compliance, and assist on reinsurance transactions.
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RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today’s challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 200 Company and listed among its World’s Most Admired Companies, we’re the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life- and health-related solutions. Join our multinational team of intelligent, motivated, and collaborative people, and help us make financial protection accessible to all.

A Brief Overview  

Provide general legal advice and support the company secretaries within EMEA.

What you will do  

  • Plans own deadlines and on own initiative submits decisions and orientations to the required controls.
  • Participates in setting strategy, policy and objectives with decision making based on thorough understanding of end results.
  • General contract review and negotiation (e.g., confidentiality agreements, vendor service contracts, guarantees and comfort letters, service level agreements).
  • Provide advice to actuarial and business development teams with respect to life reinsurance transactions, structures and treaties (insurance experience required). When outside counsel is necessary, retain and supervise counsel in a cost effective manner.
  • Schedule all board meetings and prepare the board, management & board committee meeting materials.
  • Facilitate all company registry filings, maintenance of statutory registers and meeting minutes.
  • Liaise with international legal colleagues on multi-jurisdictional projects, including development and maintenance of approved forms of reinsurance treaties, and serve as their back-up.
  • Operational impact of actions on financial decisions or end results affects the performance of others in the company or moderately affects activities in the business unit, suppliers or customers.
  • Represent the company in a marketing capacity, where appropriate: lectures presentations, articles, etc.
  • Ensure statutory, corporate and regulatory compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Education 

  • Law Degree

Work Experience 

  • 3+ Years experience with insurance and insurance regulations and related issues
  • 3+ Years experience in general corporate & corporate governance & secretarial

Licenses and Certifications 

  • Licensed to practice law in the UK

SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

  • Develops the message and positions to be communicated and seeks to convince stakeholders of their validity.
  • Knowledge of company laws and excellent contract review and negotiation skills and practices.
  • Development of original solutions in a complex and unprecedented situation.
  • The ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment that emphasizes information sharing, collaboration, teamwork, mutual respect and integrity.
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills and excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

What you can expect from RGA:

  • Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world.

  • Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought.

  • Join the bright and creative minds of RGA, and experience vast, endless career potential.

We’re excited to get to know you and connect your unique skills with our global opportunities. To create a modern and seamless experience, we use artificial intelligence (AI) in parts of our preliminary screening process. This technology helps us personalize job recommendations, automate interview scheduling, evaluate candidates based solely on experience—without considering name, gender, or other personal details—and provide real-time answers through our chatbot. AI is used only during early screening and never makes hiring decisions. Your RGA recruiter will work closely with you every step of the way to ensure the process feels personal, thoughtful, and focused on you.

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