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Senior Legal Counsel Banking and Capital Markets Law

Reference Number:  3257
Contract Type:  Regular
Working Time:  Full-Time

Hannover Re – as one of the world’s leading reinsurers, we provide coverage for the risks of yesterday, today and tomorrow. Our strength? Connecting Power: Within our global team of around 4,000 colleagues, we bring together knowledge, perspectives and a strong sense of responsibility. We rely on one another, challenge ourselves and continuously develop both our services and our products. Whether working with risk calculation models, developing digital tools or creating pragmatic solutions for our clients: here, you can contribute your expertise and actively shape what comes next. Sounds good? Get to know us as a reliable employer and find your place with us.

Let's connect: If you want to experience how things are done in the Group Legal Services - Corporate Matters team at our headquarters in Hannover / Germany, join us on a permanent basis, commencing at the earliest possible date as a Senior Legal Counsel Banking and Capital Markets Law. 

You can look forward to

  • Advising national and international Hannover Re Group companies on banking regulatory, capital markets and financing law matters 
  • Supporting Insurance-Linked Securities and Insurance Capital Management transactions from structuring and execution through to completion 
  • Working closely with internal and external stakeholders to develop legally sound and practical solutions for innovative capital markets and financing projects 
  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts, transaction documentation and regulatory documents in both domestic and international environments 
  • Enabling management, executive boards and business units to make well-founded, legally sound and commercially viable decisions on strategic capital markets and financing activities 

You come equipped with

  • A degree in Law, Commercial Law or a comparable legal qualification, with above-average academic results 
  • Several years of relevant professional experience as a Legal Counsel, Corporate Counsel, In-house Lawyer, Commercial Lawyer or Solicitor, gained within a financial services organisation or a commercial law firm 
  • Strong expertise in banking, capital markets or financing law, including regulatory aspects, as well as company law relating to limited partnerships and limited liability companies, combined with an interest in complex financing structures, capital markets transactions and regulatory matters 
  • Fluent German and English language skills, together with a strong ability to work effectively in an international environment, ideally gained through international study, work or overseas experience 
  • A strong commercial mindset, sound judgement and the ability to develop sustainable solutions through authentic and trusted collaboration 

You may not meet every requirement listed in the job description. However, if you bring strong expertise and identify with our values Responsibility, We-spirit and Drive, we look forward to receiving your application!

 

We offer you

  • Flexibility: A hybrid work model with flexible working hours and 30 days of annual leave
  • Work Abroad: Up to 30 days a year within the EU Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland
  • Financial Benefits: Company pension scheme, employee shares at favourable conditions, vacation and Christmas allowances as well as financial participation in the company's success 
  • Worry-free Relocation: Wrap-around (financial) support for your accommodation search and relocation to Hannover 
  • Lifelong Learning: Innovative programme of further training, including e-learning, specialist seminars, soft skills training, language courses, opportunities for work shadowing in other departments
  • Digital Fitness: In short training sessions, we show you how to make your daily work more efficient and smarter using our AI tools – especially Microsoft Copilot
  • Healthy Work Environment: Ergonomic workstations, outstanding canteen with rich selection of regional dishes ranging from vegan to hearty made with organic ingredients
  • Corporate Fitness: Epassi membership (formerly Hansefit) across Germany or at Daily Fitness gym in Hannover (here also with access for family members)
  • Corporate Benefits: Discounts on products and services from well-known vendors (including travel, fashion and technology)
  • Individual Family Support: Company daycare facility and free, anonymous external counselling on personal, professional and psychological matters
  • Mobility: Ease of mobility with a free pass on local public transport (Deutschlandticket) and bicycle leasing (JobRad), free parking and electric charging stations for cars and bikes
  • Connecting Power: Together we enjoy parties, team events and internal networking activities

 

We are #somewhatdifferent – people with their own stories, experiences, and career paths. Everyone is welcome! Apply with just one click on the „Apply now“-button and become part of our diverse team! We'd love to hear about your skills and experiences. No need to upload a photo – it won't impact your application.

 

More on our work environment, your entry opportunities and development prospects can be found at www.hannover-re.com/en/career.

 

Gabriela Nangia | Hannover Re | personnel@hannover-re.com 

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