Head Corporate Transactions (80 - 100% FTE)

About the Role

In this important leadership role, you will oversee legal support for corporate development transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and minority investments as well as managing a portfolio of existing investments. Your work will directly influence Swiss Re’s global business strategy and growth trajectory.

Key Responsibilities

Act as a trusted advisor and primary contact for Corporate Development leadership, balancing governance and enablement responsibilities.
Ensure high-quality service delivery by your team and external counsel, while driving efficiency and continuous improvement.
Lead and mentor a team of four senior M&A lawyers, fostering professional development and ensuring resource adequacy.
Monitor legal and regulatory developments, and promote knowledge-sharing and targeted training across the team.
Contribute to strategic planning and reporting as part of the Corporate Centre & Group Functions Legal Leadership Team, supporting the team's general counsel on budget, resources, and initiatives.

About the Team

We are an international centre of excellence for M&A legal matters across Swiss Re Group. Collaborating closely with Corporate Development, we manage complex and sensitive transactions with precision and agility. As team lead, you will engage regularly with senior stakeholders across Legal & Compliance, Corporate Development, and business units.

About You

You are a strategic leader with strong organisational skills and a hands-on approach to complex deal execution. A persuasive communicator and trusted advisor, you build collaborative relationships and navigate challenges with pragmatism and insight. You thrive in dynamic environments and excel at managing competing priorities.

To succeed in this role, you will bring:
• Attorney qualification with at least 10 years of international experience in a major law firm or global corporation
• Extensive experience in cross-border M&A
• Proven leadership in project and/or people management
• Fluency in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred qualifications:
• Experience in the (re)insurance industry
• Familiarity with corporate law and securities regulations
• Proficiency in additional languages (especially German)
• Exposure to digital transformation in legal service delivery

The base salary range for this position is between £128,000 and £192,000 (for a full-time role). The specific salary offered considers: ​

• the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role,​
• the applicant's own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialisation, skills and experience.​

In addition to your base salary, Swiss Re offers an attractive performance-based variable compensation component, designed to recognise your achievements. Further you will enjoy a variety of global and location specific benefits.​

Eligibility may vary depending on the terms of Swiss Re policies and your employment contract.

If you are a collaborative, resilient professional open to challenge and growth, we look forward to your application.