Global General Counsel

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AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Target Locations : USA (New York, Stamford, Hartford) preferred, or UK. Extensive travel required.

AXA XL is a leading global commercial P&C and specialty lines insurer dedicated to delivering innovative insurance solutions and risk prevention services to our clients. As we navigate a rapidly evolving industry landscape, we are seeking a visionary General Counsel (GC) who will lead our legal and compliance departments into the future, leveraging technology and artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. The GC will oversee the legal and compliance functions of the company, ensuring adherence to all applicable laws and regulations while fostering a culture of integrity and ethical behavior. In this role, the GC provides strategic legal counsel to senior management across the AXA XL Division, ensures effective legal and compliance support to enable strategic and business priorities, anticipates emerging legal and compliance issues, and will be responsible for the corporate governance of the AXA XL legal entities. The GC will be responsible for oversight of regulatory relationships and will be responsible for the Solvency II key function, Chief Compliance Officer of the Division. The GC will also be responsible for transforming the legal and compliance departments by integrating technology solutions and AI tools to drive efficiency and fostering an innovative, learning‑focused team environment that embraces technology and adapts to changing market conditions. The GC will oversee a global team of approximately 250 legal and compliance professionals and will report to the Chief Administrative Officer and Global Head of Claims with a dual reporting line to the AXA Group General Counsel joining their respective global leadership teams and responsible for working closely with the AXA Group central functions to ensure consistency and sharing of best practices.

Essential Responsibilities

Legal

• Responsible for the day‑to‑day legal affairs and corporate governance of the AXA XL Division and its legal entities and branches
• Ensure appropriate and proactive legal assessment of legal risks and develop practical, commercial solutions in all business and functional areas of AXA XL
• Provide comprehensive legal advice and strategic guidance to senior management and keep the AXA Group General Counsel proactively updated on all key legal issues
• Ensure coordination with compliance teams across the globe on all issues as appropriate
• Manage all external legal counsel relationships, with a focus on efficiency
• Lead, mentor and develop a high‑performing team of legal professionals, promoting inclusion, continuous learning and professional growth
• Ensure escalation of 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 and 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, industry peers, external legal counsel, and General Counsels in other AXA entities

Compliance

What you’ll bring

What we offer

Inclusion : AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture enables business growth and is critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential. It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.

Sustainability

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever‑changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023‑26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience”, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.

Our Pillars

Salary

The U.S. base salary range for this position is $375,000 to $450,000 USD.

AXA XL is a global Company. The salary range noted above is applicable only for US applicants. Actual pay will be determined based upon the individual’s skills, experience and location. We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues’ pay.

About the Company

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid‑sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re / insurance, we reinvent it. By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data‑driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business – property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty. With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

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