Job Description

You desire impactful work.



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RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today's challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 200 Company and listed among itsWorld's Most Admired Companies, we're the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life- and health-related solutions. Join our multinational team of intelligent, motivated, and collaborative people, and help us make financial protection accessible to all.



A Brief Overview

Under minimal supervision, provide experienced legal services and advice, including drafting and negotiation of financing, corporate and reinsurance agreements and other documents. Provide experienced level of timely, high-quality legal advice and assistance to business colleagues with an emphasis on financing, corporate and reinsurance issues and transactions. Proactively serve clients and others with a responsive, service-oriented attitude and strong work ethic.



What you will do



Collaborate and communicate with members of the legal team and business stakeholders to perform assignments and projects involving an advanced level of complexity. Provide experienced level of timely, high-quality legal advice and support to business clients. Proactively serve clients and demonstrate a strong work ethic while appropriately escalating matters. Draft, prepare and negotiate independently, and in collaboration with senior legal attorneys and business clients, reinsurance, financing, acquisition and joint venture documents and other essential legal documents. Apply substantial knowledge and experience to identify legal issues and provide advice on alternatives to mitigate risk to the enterprise while achieving client goals and objectives. Assist, as needed, in due diligence and document review and preparation processes in connection with transactional matters. Research, analyze and provide considered legal and strategic advice.

Qualifications and Experience

Required:

Licensed to practice law in the UK. Experience as an attorney in a law firm or in-house. Business, finance or accounting degree or experience; working knowledge of concepts, terminology and practices.

Preferred:

Experience in a global business enterprise with operations on various continents with different legal systems and cultures. Experience with reinsurance or financing concepts and transactions.

Skills and Abilities



Experienced, senior-level knowledge of UK and CE laws and regulations, and a commitment to acquire knowledge of other laws and regulations. Substantial and experienced knowledge of legal and contract terminology and methods, general business and financial knowledge. Working knowledge of financial services operations and products. Experienced ability to identify and interpret business and contract issues. Experienced client counseling skills in translating business needs and problems into viable and accepted solutions. Excellent client service and interpersonal skills, with continual focus and dedication to high level of client service. Excellent skills with respect to drafting, review, proofreading, negotiation, persuasion, and oral and written communication. Demonstrated ability to clearly present appropriate business terminology and concepts. Serve clients and provide legal services and advice at a level commensurate with a senior associate or junior partner at a law firm. Highly organized and results oriented with strong attention to detail. Seasoned time management skills and commitment to meet deadlines. Ability to set goals, multitask and prioritize workload to deliver results on a timely basis. Ability to be flexible when needed, take initiative, and demonstrate accountability. Ability to interact and work collaboratively and constructively with people at various levels within and outside the organization. Ability to work well within a team environment and participate in department/team projects and desire to upskill other team members and business stakeholders in your area of expertise. Commitment to acquiring new skills and knowledge of changing technologies and practices.

What you can expect from RGA:

Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world. Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought. * Join the bright and creative minds of RGA, and experience vast, endless career potential.