Zurich Insurance Group

Sr. Corporate Counsel - Corp Governance

Zurich Insurance Group$126K — $150K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor with 6+ years in legal practice.
  • Active member of the Bar.
  • Proficient in legal research tools (NILS, Lexis, Westlaw).
  • Experience in the insurance industry preferred.
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and manage legal and governance risks for strategic alignment.
  • Provide legal counsel on various corporate governance matters.
  • Ensure compliance with laws regulating corporate conduct.
  • Proactively resolve legal issues and escalate risks as necessary.
  • Promote ethical business practices within the organization.
  • Align legal and management perspectives to mitigate conflicts.
  • Engage in business travel and extended hours when needed.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness offerings for employees and their families.
  • Competitive pay structure with potential for bonuses and merit increases.
  • Hybrid working model allowing for flexibility.
  • Support for professional development and growth opportunities.
Full Job Description
Zurich North America is hiring a Sr. Corporate Counsel - Corp Governance to join our Legal team! We are open to hiring talent in our Schaumburg, IL Corporate Headquarters.

In this role you will be responsible to:

  • Identify, manage and mitigate legal, regulatory and corporate governance risks, to enable the business to achieve its strategic and commercial goals in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and to protect and preserve Zurich's tangible and intangible assets.
  • The role holder provides in-house legal, regulatory and governance advice on Governance, , Communications, Investor Relations, IT, Data Protection, Group Operations, Mergers & Acquisitions, Finance, and Regulatory Affairs.


Key Accountabilities:

  • Corporate Legal - Regulatory, Governance and Company Secretariat
  • Ensure legal advice accurately reflects applicable laws and regulations.
  • Promote the practice of the organizational values, ethical and responsible business conduct.
  • Provide a full range of legal advice and services on corporate legal issues relevant to objectives set by the Corporate Legal Team Lead/General Counsel which may include concerning Governance, Communications, Investor Relation, Regulatory Affairs, Finance and Capital Market transactions, Sourcing, IT, Data Protection.
  • Proactively detect and resolve material legal and regulatory issues.
  • Report on and escalate material legal and regulatory risks and issues.
  • Address potential conflicts between management and legal entity view by either aligning the two views or by actively identifying and managing the divergences.
  • Business Travel, as required
  • Extended Hours during Peak Periods, as required
  • Regular Predictable Attendance
  • Visibility in the Office, as required


Basic Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctor and 6 or more years of experience in the Legal area
    AND
  • Member of the Bar
  • Knowledge of NILS, Lexis or Westlaw


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Insurance Industry experience
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication skills


Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply-your unique background matters to us. The proposed Salary range for this position is $126,700.00 - $150,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here.]

Location(s): AM - Schaumburg
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No

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About Zurich Insurance Group

Zurich Insurance Group is a Swiss insurance company founded in 1872. It is one of the world's largest insurance companies, operating in over 215 countries and territories. Zurich provides a wide range of insurance products and services, including property and casualty insurance, life insurance, and pensions. The company is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint and promote renewable energy. Zurich is also actively involved in supporting local communities through various charitable initiatives.
Learn more about Zurich Insurance Group
Size
52,930 employees
Industry
NASDAQ

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