Job Description

Cana Consulting is partnering a is a leading international insurance group with an established presence across Asia Pacific. They are seeking a Legal Counsel to join their legal team in Singapore, supporting their commercial insurance business across a range of legal, regulatory and contractual matters.

This is an opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer to work closely with business stakeholders in a dynamic, multinational environment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide legal advice and support to the commercial insurance business, including specialty lines such as financial lines, marine and other corporate insurance products.
Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including distribution, intermediary, service provider and outsourcing arrangements.
Advise on legal and regulatory matters affecting insurance operations, products and distribution activities.
Support business initiatives, strategic projects and cross-border transactions from a legal perspective.
Work closely with internal stakeholders, including underwriting, distribution, compliance and other business functions, to identify and manage legal risks.
Liaise with external counsel and regional legal teams on matters requiring specialist or jurisdiction-specific advice.

Requirements

Qualified lawyer with relevant experience gained in private practice and/or an in-house legal function. >8PQE
Experience in insurance, financial services, regulatory advisory or commercial contracting would be advantageous.
Familiarity with insurance-related commercial agreements, distribution arrangements or outsourcing matters would be beneficial.
Strong drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
Commercially minded, pragmatic and comfortable advising business stakeholders on complex legal matters.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a regional environment.

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