Corporate Counsel — Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino)
- Location
- Lugano
- Contract
- part-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
Zurich North America is hiring a Corporate Counsel to join our Corporate Law team!
We are open to hiring talent in Schaumburg, IL Headquarters. Purpose:
The role holder is responsible for identifying, managing and mitigating legal, regulatory and corporate governance risks, to enable business to achieve strategic and commercial goals in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and to protect and preserve Zurich’s tangible and intangible assets. Key Accountabilities:
- Zurich North America is hiring a Corporate Counsel to join our Corporate Law team!
- We are open to hiring talent in Schaumburg, IL Headquarters. Purpose:
- At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience.
Key requirements
- At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience.
Application process
- If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us.
Company and context
- Promote the practice of the organizational values, ethic and responsible business conduct.
- Contribute towards the support of the Procurement and Claims Vendor Management functions.
- Provide legal advice to address and manage local legal issues and regulatory requirements in relation to a proposed corporate transaction.
- Address potential conflicts between management and legal entity view by either aligning the two views or by actively identifying and managing the divergence. Commercial Legal – Insurance:
- In conjunction with Procurement and Vendor Management, advise the business on laws and regulation related to the full range of non-insurance related commercial activities, from sourcing, procurement, vendor management, and data protection, and facilitate establishing and support executing the related activities. Business Travel, as required
- Extended Hours during Peak Periods, as required Regular Predictable Attendance Visibility in the Office, as required Basic Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor and 6 or more years of experience in the Legal area AND Member of the Bar Knowledge of NILS, Lexis or Westlaw Preferred Qualifications: Insurance Industry experience
- Strong organizational and analytical skills Excellent communication skills
- Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience.
- We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation.
Additional details
- We are open to hiring talent in Schaumburg, IL Headquarters.
- The role holder is responsible for identifying, managing and mitigating legal, regulatory and corporate governance risks, to enable business to achieve strategic and commercial goals in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and to protect and preserve Zurich’s tangible and intangible assets. Key Accountabilities:
- With close legal supervision and oversight: Regulatory and Governance
- Address potential conflicts between management and legal entity view by either aligning the two views or by actively identifying and managing the divergence. Commercial Legal – Insurance:
- In conjunction with Procurement and Vendor Management, advise the business on laws and regulation related to the full range of non-insurance related commercial activities, from sourcing, procurement, vendor management, and data protection, and facilitate establishing and support executing the related activities. Business Travel, as required
- Extended Hours during Peak Periods, as required Regular Predictable Attendance Visibility in the Office, as required Basic Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor and 6 or more years of experience in the Legal area Knowledge of NILS, Lexis or Westlaw Insurance Industry experience
- Strong organizational and analytical skills Excellent communication skills Remote Working: Hybrid Schedule: Full Time Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
- Linkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-JM1 #LI-ASSOCIATE #LI-HYBRID Nearest Major Market: Chicago
Notes and original content
- The role holder is responsible for identifying, managing and mitigating legal, regulatory and corporate governance risks, to enable business to achieve strategic and commercial goals in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and to protect and preserve Zurich’s tangible and intangible assets.
- Key Accountabilities:
- With close legal supervision and oversight:
- Corporate Legal
- Regulatory and Governance
- Address potential conflicts between management and legal entity view by either aligning the two views or by actively identifying and managing the divergence.
- Commercial Legal – Insurance:
- In conjunction with Procurement and Vendor Management, advise the business on laws and regulation related to the full range of non-insurance related commercial activities, from sourcing, procurement, vendor management, and data protection, and facilitate establishing and support executing the related activities.
- Business Travel, as required
- Extended Hours during Peak Periods, as required
Questions about this listing
What salary does Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino) offer for this role?
Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino) lists CHF 70'500 - 98'500 gross per year for this position in Lugano. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino) offer?
This listing is a part-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino) during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need the G permit to apply for this role in Ticino as an Italian cross-border worker?
Yes, if you are resident in Italy within the 20 km border zone. The Swiss employer files the G-permit application at the Ticino cantonal migration office after the contract is signed — first issuance takes 2-6 weeks, then automatic yearly renewal for as long as the employment continues. Weekly return to your Italian home is required to keep the status. Note: this listing allows remote work — teleworking above 25 % of your time can shift your social-security base to Italy, so confirm the agreed remote share with HR before signing.
How do I apply for this position at Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino)?
Use the "Apply now" button on this page — it links directly to Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino)'s original listing at careers.zurich.com, so your application goes straight to the employer's own applicant-tracking system. Frontaliere Ticino does not collect or forward applications itself.
