AXA XL
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Global General Counsel
role at
AXA XL
in the USA (New York, Stamford, Hartford) or the UK, with extensive travel required.
AXA XL is a leading global commercial property‑and‑casualty and specialty lines insurer dedicated to delivering innovative insurance solutions and risk prevention services. We are seeking a visionary General Counsel who will lead our legal and compliance departments into the future, leveraging technology and artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Responsibilities
Oversee day‑to‑day legal affairs and corporate governance of the AXA XL Division and its legal entities and branches.
Provide comprehensive legal advice and strategic guidance to senior management, keeping the AXA XL Group General Counsel proactively updated on all key legal issues.
Coordinate with compliance teams across the globe on all matters as appropriate.
Manage all external legal counsel relationships with a focus on efficiency.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing legal team, promoting inclusion, continuous learning, and professional growth.
Escalate all material matters to the Group GC and proactively contribute to the Group Legal Leadership Team.
Work collaboratively with other General Counsels across the AXA Group to ensure consistency, develop talent across the AXA global legal family, and build a legal department fit for the future.
Promote and ensure a positive culture of legal, compliance, and ethics within AXA XL.
Foster robust relationships with industry associations, peers, external legal counsel, and General Counsels in other AXA entities.
Oversee the Global Chief Compliance Officer, maintaining a robust compliance program across the AXA XL division and its legal entities and branches, aligning with AXA Group requirements and industry best practices.
Monitor regulatory changes, assess their impact on operations, and ensure prompt adjustments to operational processes and practices.
Create and maintain a culture of compliance through training programs and awareness initiatives for all colleagues.
Provide regular updates to the XLB Board regarding compliance matters, regulatory developments, and matters specifically requested by the Board and/or the Audit Committee.
Work collaboratively with the AXA Group Chief Compliance Officer to develop talent across the AXA global compliance family and build a compliance department fit for the future.
Qualifications
Law degree from an accredited law school and bar admission (US) or other necessary licenses to practice law.
Extensive experience in a legal and/or compliance role, preferably within the insurance industry.
Experience working in an international environment with cross‑cultural communications skills and a high level of comfort in a variety of cultural settings.
Ability to think strategically and provide sound, practical, and commercial advice, coupled with scrupulous adherence to legal and ethical requirements.
Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.
Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, capacity for growth, and reorientation.
Corporate lawyer with knowledge of insurance law (preferred), litigation, contract law, civil law, and experience in countries such as US, UK, France, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, and APAC.
Demonstrated ability to leverage technology to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
Fluent in English.
What We Offer Inclusion AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, and other protected characteristics. We foster an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work.
Total Rewards Our Reward program covers health, wellbeing, lifestyle, and financial security. Compensation is competitive and benefits evolve as you do.
Sustainability AXA XL’s 2023‑26 Sustainability strategy, “Roots of resilience,” focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across operations.
Salary The U.S. base salary range for this position is $375,000 to $450,000 USD. Actual pay will be determined based on skills, experience, and location. We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues’ pay.
Benefits Competitive retirement savings plan, health and wellness programs, learning opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
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Global General Counsel
role at
AXA XL
in the USA (New York, Stamford, Hartford) or the UK, with extensive travel required.
AXA XL is a leading global commercial property‑and‑casualty and specialty lines insurer dedicated to delivering innovative insurance solutions and risk prevention services. We are seeking a visionary General Counsel who will lead our legal and compliance departments into the future, leveraging technology and artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Responsibilities
Oversee day‑to‑day legal affairs and corporate governance of the AXA XL Division and its legal entities and branches.
Provide comprehensive legal advice and strategic guidance to senior management, keeping the AXA XL Group General Counsel proactively updated on all key legal issues.
Coordinate with compliance teams across the globe on all matters as appropriate.
Manage all external legal counsel relationships with a focus on efficiency.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing legal team, promoting inclusion, continuous learning, and professional growth.
Escalate all material matters to the Group GC and proactively contribute to the Group Legal Leadership Team.
Work collaboratively with other General Counsels across the AXA Group to ensure consistency, develop talent across the AXA global legal family, and build a legal department fit for the future.
Promote and ensure a positive culture of legal, compliance, and ethics within AXA XL.
Foster robust relationships with industry associations, peers, external legal counsel, and General Counsels in other AXA entities.
Oversee the Global Chief Compliance Officer, maintaining a robust compliance program across the AXA XL division and its legal entities and branches, aligning with AXA Group requirements and industry best practices.
Monitor regulatory changes, assess their impact on operations, and ensure prompt adjustments to operational processes and practices.
Create and maintain a culture of compliance through training programs and awareness initiatives for all colleagues.
Provide regular updates to the XLB Board regarding compliance matters, regulatory developments, and matters specifically requested by the Board and/or the Audit Committee.
Work collaboratively with the AXA Group Chief Compliance Officer to develop talent across the AXA global compliance family and build a compliance department fit for the future.
Qualifications
Law degree from an accredited law school and bar admission (US) or other necessary licenses to practice law.
Extensive experience in a legal and/or compliance role, preferably within the insurance industry.
Experience working in an international environment with cross‑cultural communications skills and a high level of comfort in a variety of cultural settings.
Ability to think strategically and provide sound, practical, and commercial advice, coupled with scrupulous adherence to legal and ethical requirements.
Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.
Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, capacity for growth, and reorientation.
Corporate lawyer with knowledge of insurance law (preferred), litigation, contract law, civil law, and experience in countries such as US, UK, France, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, and APAC.
Demonstrated ability to leverage technology to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
Fluent in English.
What We Offer Inclusion AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, and other protected characteristics. We foster an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work.
Total Rewards Our Reward program covers health, wellbeing, lifestyle, and financial security. Compensation is competitive and benefits evolve as you do.
Sustainability AXA XL’s 2023‑26 Sustainability strategy, “Roots of resilience,” focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across operations.
Salary The U.S. base salary range for this position is $375,000 to $450,000 USD. Actual pay will be determined based on skills, experience, and location. We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues’ pay.
Benefits Competitive retirement savings plan, health and wellness programs, learning opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
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