Legal Counsel ( up to 6 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.