Legal Counsel ( up to 5 Months - Maternity Cover)

PURPOSE

Assist the Legal team for FWD Singapore.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Review, draft and negotiate commercial agreements entered into in the ordinary course of an insurance business (life and general);

• Provide timely and accurate legal advice on contractual, regulatory, corporate governance and litigation issues;

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies that are applicable to an insurance business;

• Provide legal support for any ad-hoc projects or new product launches that have a legal/regulatory impact on the business;

• Assist to identify, escalate and resolve legal issues to facilitate business growth;

• Review and update standard documentation and create standard document templates;

• Maintain legal databases. 

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

• 3 – 6 years PQE;

• Corporate commercial or insurance background in a fast-paced in-house environment or a reputable law firm;

• Qualified in Singapore or other Common Law jurisdiction.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITY

• Life and General Insurance expertise (preferred);

• Strong drafting skills;

• Strong analytical and communication skills;

• Proactive, hardworking, organised, detail-oriented.