Legal Counsel Litigation 60 - 80%

(Senior) Legal Counsel Litigation (m/f/d) 60 - 80% Welcome to your future! Colleagues in 215 countries and territories. Together on the way to rethinking insurance every day – and shaping the future for everyone. Welcome to a strong community where you make a difference from the very beginning. Together we continue to develop! Are you fascinated by the challenge of leading legal disputes in the area of Claims across various sectors and representing Zurich Schweiz as well as our customers before courts and authorities? In our Claims Litigation unit, you will work at the interface between law, insurance technology, and customer needs: you will contribute to resolving disputed claim cases fairly, efficiently, and on a sound legal basis, thereby making a direct contribution to the reputation and quality of results of Zurich Schweiz. Together with your team, you will ensure that our Claims organization is competently represented in objection and appeal proceedings (UVG) as well as in selected civil proceedings – from legal assessment and the definition of litigation strategy to settlement solutions or court judgments. You will work closely with internal claims and benefits specialists, underwriting, product development, as well as external law firms. A collegial, dynamic, and customer-oriented environment awaits you, in which legal excellence, pragmatism, and economic perspective are equally important. You will actively participate in the further development of the “unité de doctrine”, follow changes in the market and regulatory environment, and promote innovation in litigation processes, particularly in the areas of digitalization and automation. Our success is based on our values: collaboration, customer orientation, and implementation strength. Therefore, we are 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 Schweiz is among the «Top 3» employers in Switzerland. Become part of it too and apply as (Senior) Legal Counsel Litigation. What you do You conduct legal disputes (especially objection and appeal proceedings according to UVG as well as civil proceedings in other areas). You mandate, instruct, and accompany external lawyers. You provide legal and technical advice. You clarify fundamental legal questions, contribute to ensuring a uniform legal view, and develop or update legal instructions for the claims area. You assist with internal and external training and conduct them independently (preparation, presentations, documents). What you bring Completed legal studies at a Swiss university and a lawyer's patent. Professional experience in a law firm, a service company, or an insurance company. High resilience, proactive and committed personality with an independent and efficient way of working. You think entrepreneurially and innovatively and are a reliable person. Strong communication and negotiation skills. Italian native language with very good German skills. Your contact Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant: Bernd Makasy () Additional information Part-time or full-time: 60 - 80% Work location: Zürich, Oerlikon Other possible work locations: Lugano Travel activity: up to 10% Hybrid working: up to 40% 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 deliver daily performance, we offer our employees flexible working models and interesting further training 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 foster a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our goals and values are created to protect our employees, promote trust, and help them reach their full potential. We stand for justice and equality among our employees, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, origin, ethnic affiliation, 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 recruiters Zurich does not accept unsolicited applications from recruiters for this position. Recruiters are therefore requested not to submit candidate 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. jpid7d320b2jm jpit0727jm jpiy26jm