Description:
Locations: Kansas City, MO, US | Chicago, IL, USHelp Shape the Future of Insurance—From a Legal and Regulatory Frontline
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.
What You'll Do:
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
- 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
- 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
About the Team:
You will join the Corporate Solutions Legal North America team, a group of 10 experienced lawyers/legal professionals supporting a broad commercial insurance platform across the U.S. and Canada. The team works closely with the business as trusted advisors; balancing growth ambitions with regulatory discipline and reputational protection.
We operate in a fast-paced, matrix environment and collaborate extensively with colleagues across regions and functions.
About You:
What you bring:
Experience:
Skills & Mindset
- 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
- Experience with regulatory reporting, filings, or supervisory engagement preferred
- Familiarity with insurance transactions, policy wordings, or structured deals is a plus
- Commercially-minded and proactive—you anticipate issues before they arise
- Able to simplify complex legal and regulatory topics into clear, actionable advice
- Strong communicator with experience preparing senior-level or executive-facing materials
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
- Collaborative, adaptable, and driven by delivering solutions, not just identifying risks
