Job Description

Legal Counsel, Corporate and Transactional

Hamilton, Bermuda

In your role as a member of the global corporate transactions team, you will collaborate closely with AXA XL\xe2\x80\x99s legal and compliance teams, alternative capital team, finance and treasury to assist in supporting AXA XL\xe2\x80\x99s Bermuda and global operations with a variety of transactions, including: reinsurance/retrocession transactions involving third party capital providers, M&A activity, credit facilities, corporate reorganization transactions and procurement agreements, as well as assisting with corporate secretarial and governance activities. We are looking for a lawyer with outstanding corporate/commercial transactional, corporate governance, insurance linked securities and collateralized reinsurance experience who demonstrates good commercial judgement and critical thinking in order to consider wider impact/implications as they relate to legal and regulatory aspects of business transactions.

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What will your essential responsibilities include?

\xc2\xb7 Provide legal support and advice to all functional areas of Bermuda operations and the Alternative Capital Team

\xc2\xb7 Collaborate with AXA XL\xe2\x80\x99s business stakeholders, operations, finance, tax and legal colleagues to support AXA XL\xe2\x80\x99s finance, tax, treasury and corporate development teams.

\xc2\xb7 Assist with corporate governance matters, including providing support to the corporate secretarial function and preparing notices, minutes, materials and all related documentation.

\xc2\xb7 Negotiate, interpret, draft and review a variety of transactional agreements, disclosure documents, non-disclosure agreements, credit agreements, offering documents, collateral trust agreements and collateralized reinsurance agreements.

\xc2\xb7 Support Head of Legal for Corporate and Strategic Transactions and the global transactions team on complex and fast paced transactional matters.

\xc2\xb7 Advise on and manage interactions with the Bermuda Monetary Authority, including in connection with the applications to license special purpose insurers and segregated account companies.

\xc2\xb7 Instruct and manage relationships with outside counsel.

\xc2\xb7 Stay current on Bermuda corporate law and insurance regulations.

You will report to the Head of Legal, Corporate and Strategic Transactions.

Qualifications

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We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

\xc2\xb7 Qualified lawyer with at least 4 years post-qualification experience in a recognized law firm or a company engaged in the insurance/reinsurance sector and preferably a member of the Bermuda Bar or qualified in a commonwealth jurisdiction.

\xc2\xb7 A demonstrated track record as a commercial transactional lawyer, ideally with experience with insurance link securities and collateralized reinsurance transactions

\xc2\xb7 A sound knowledge of Bermuda company law and preferably a working knowledge of Bermuda insurance law and regulation

\xc2\xb7 Takes initiative, thinks creatively, and has the ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team, with a passion for continuous improvement.

\xc2\xb7 Work tenaciously to achieve results, sets high standards for self and others, and acts with a sense of urgency.

\xc2\xb7 Excellent verbal and written communication, collaboration, negotiation, and presentation skills

\xc2\xb7 Demonstrates an ability to explore positions and produce alternative solutions that result in outcomes acceptable to all parties.

\xc2\xb7 Demonstrates critical thinking in order to consider wider impact/implications as they relate to legal aspects of business transactions.

\xc2\xb7 Adapts to a fluid work environment with changing needs and priorities.

\xc2\xb7 Must be able to articulate and identify issues and to solve both complex and uncomplicated problems.

FIND your future

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don\xe2\x80\x99t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.

How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business \xe2\x88\x92 property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

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Inclusion & Diversity

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That\xe2\x80\x99s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential. It\xe2\x80\x99s about helping one another \xe2\x80\x94 and our business \xe2\x80\x94 to move forward and succeed.

• Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe
• Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
• Enhanced family friendly leave benefits
• Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
• Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter

Learn more at . AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Sustainability

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called \xe2\x80\x9cRoots of resilience,\xe2\x80\x9d focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.

Our Pillars:

• Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society \xe2\x80\x93 are essential to our future. We\xe2\x80\x99re committed to protecting and restoring nature \xe2\x80\x93 from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard \xe2\x80\x93 by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
• Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We\'re building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
• Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We\xe2\x80\x99re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
• AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL\xe2\x80\x99s \xe2\x80\x9cHearts in Action\xe2\x80\x9d programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day \xe2\x80\x93 the Global Day of Giving.

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