(Senior) Legal Counsel Litigation (m/f/d) 80 - 100%

Are you fascinated by the challenge of leading legal disputes in the area of Claims from various industries and representing Zurich Switzerland and its customers before courts and authorities? In our Claims Litigation area, you will work at the interface of law, insurance technology, and customer needs: You will contribute to ensuring that disputed claim cases are resolved fairly, efficiently, and legally, thereby making a direct contribution to the reputation and quality of results of Zurich Switzerland.   Together, we ensure that our Claims organization is competently represented in objection and appeal proceedings (UVG) as well as in selected civil law processes - from the legal assessment to the litigation strategy to the settlement solution or the judgment. In doing so, you will work closely with internal claims and damage experts, underwriting, product development, as well as external law firms.   A collegial, curious, and customer-oriented environment awaits you, in which legal excellence, pragmatic solutions, and economic thinking are equally important. You will shape the further development of the Unité de doctrine, accompany changes in the market and regulatory environment, and actively help drive innovations in the area of digitalization and automation of litigation processes.   Our success is based on our values: collaboration, customer focus, and implementation. We are therefore looking for a responsible, solution-oriented, and reliable personality who thinks in a networked and innovative way. If you bring these qualities, this could be your next professional challenge. * * Find out here why Zurich Switzerland is among the "Top 3" employers in Switzerland. Become part of it too and apply as (Senior) Legal Counsel Litigation.* * * *   What you do • You lead legal disputes, particularly UVG objection and appeal proceedings as well as civil processes in other industries. • You mandate, instruct, and accompany external lawyers. • You provide legal and technical information. • You clarify fundamental legal questions and help to ensure the Unité de doctrine. You also issue and update legal instructions for the Claims business area. • You participate in internal and external training sessions and also conduct them independently - including preparation, conducting presentations, and documentation.     What you bring   • Legal degree from a Swiss university and possession of the attorney patent (Anwaltspatent). • Professional experience in the legal profession, a service company, or an insurance company. • Highly resilient, proactive, and committed personality with an independent and efficient working style. • Entrepreneurial, innovative thinking and a trustworthy character. • Native German language, very good French skills as well as strong communication and negotiation skills.     Your contact   Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant: Bernd Makasy (+41446284214)     Additional information   Part-time or full-time: 80 - 100% Work location: Zürich, Oerlikon (exceptionally Crissier) Travel activity: up to 10% Hybrid working: up to 40% #LI-Hybrid  We look forward to your online application - even without a cover letter. You are welcome to convince us of your motivation during a personal meeting.   Who we are   Zurich is a strong brand - more than 1.4 million Swiss customers trust our products and services. The basis of our success is our 53,000 employees worldwide, who help our customers in 210 countries and territories to better understand their risks and protect themselves against them. To provide daily performance, we offer our employees flexible working models and interesting continuing education opportunities. As a Zurich employee, you benefit from a variety of advantages and a strong culture, characterized by acceptance, diversity, and team orientation.  At Zurich, we cultivate a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our goals and values are created to protect our employees, promote trust, and help them realize their full potential. We stand for justice and equality among our employees, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, origin, ethnicity, religion, etc. The acquisition of our talents as well as the recruitment processes reflect this commitment in everyday life. Join us and become part of this culture.   Why has Zurich been successful for over 150 years? See for yourself here and become part of it. Information for recruitment agencies   Zurich does not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies for this position. Therefore, recruitment agencies please do not submit applicant documents to our employees or via our online career portal. We decline any responsibility for unsolicited applications as well as any fees and thank you for your understanding.