Legal Counsel

Swiss Re • Chicago, IL

10d • $156,000 - $210,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking for a strategic, forward-thinking Legal Counsel to join our North America team and play a key role in supporting a complex, fast-moving (re)insurance business. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of regulation, governance, and business strategy—ideal for a lawyer who thrives in a dynamic environment and is energized by working closely with senior leaders, regulators, and cross-functional teams. You will help drive proactive regulatory reporting, strong governance practices, and business-enabling legal solutions across a diversified insurance platform. If you’re looking to combine technical excellence, regulatory insight, and real business impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

• 6–10+ years of legal experience in a top law firm, insurance company, or financial services institution
• Strong background in U.S. insurance regulation and governance frameworks
• Bar admission in at least one U.S. state required (IL, NY, or MO preferred)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with regulatory reporting, filings, or supervisory engagement preferred
• Familiarity with insurance transactions, policy wordings, or structured deals is a plus
• Other languages are a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead Regulatory & Governance Efforts: Take a hands-on, proactive role in regulatory reporting and disclosures across U.S. insurance entities. Partner with Compliance, Risk, Finance, and business leaders to deliver clear, accurate, and timely regulatory submissions. Anticipate regulatory developments and translate them into practical guidance and action plans. Support interactions with regulators, including preparing materials for examinations, inquiries, and meetings. Help strengthen and streamline governance frameworks, reporting processes, and internal controls.
• Be a Trusted Business Partner: Serve as a go-to legal advisor for underwriting, claims, and operations teams, in particular for Swiss Re's Corporate Solutions Property & Specialty book across the United States. Provide practical, solution-oriented guidance on insurance regulatory matters, in particular in relation to Property & Specialty. Support innovative and complex insurance transactions, including bespoke and structured deals. Collaborate on strategic initiatives, including in relation to Swiss Re's international programs and new business opportunities.
• Work Across a Global, Collaborative Network: Partner with colleagues across Legal, Compliance, Risk, Finance, and Actuarial. Contribute to cross-functional projects that shape how we operate and grow. Engage with global teams on matters with broader business or regulatory impact.

Benefits

• Regulatory influence: Play a meaningful role in shaping how we engage with regulators across the U.S.
• Business exposure: Partner closely with underwriting and deal teams on complex transactions
• Collaborative culture: Join a high-performing, supportive legal team that values innovation and growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed