We are looking for a Legal Counsel to join our Legal team in Warsaw on a fixed-term contract to cover maternity/parental leave. In this role, you will provide legal support to AXA Partners entities in Poland, ensuring compliance with the applicable legal and regulatory framework. You will advise business stakeholders on legal and regulatory matters, draft and review legal documentation, identify legal risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures, and support a broad range of business projects. Depending on business needs, you may also provide legal support to other countries across the CEE region. What youll be doing: Provide day-to-day legal support to AXA Partners entities in Poland across all business lines. Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements and other legal documentation. Prepare legal documents, internal procedures and regulations as required by applicable law. Support corporate governance matters, including drafting resolutions and liaising with public authorities and courts. Advise business stakeholders on legal and regulatory matters, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and internal policies. Support ongoing business and strategic projects from a legal perspective. Monitor and analyse legislative and regulatory developments relevant to the business. Manage the regulatory agenda, including communication with regulators and preparation of regulatory responses. Ensure local projects comply with legal requirements and internal governance standards. Coordinate legal-related internal control activities. Cooperate closely with Compliance Officers, the CEE Legal team and other internal stakeholders. What youll bring: University degree in Law from a recognised university. Fully qualified lawyer admitted to practise in Poland. 36 years of professional experience gained in a law firm and/or as an in-house legal counsel. Good knowledge of insurance law and a strong interest in this area. Native-level Polish and professional English, including legal terminology. High level of professionalism, integrity and accountability. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Proactive, detail-oriented and able to work independently while managing multiple priorities. What we offer: At AXA Partners, were appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive: 25 days of holiday Meal vouchers worth 27 PLN from the first day and restaurants near the company Flexible working hours Home Office (40% time of the month) Well-being contribution (140 PLN per month) Laptop & IT equipment for your home office MultiSport/Edenred/Medicover Telemedicine - 24/7 online medical support for you and 5 family members Pension insurance (1,5% from the salary) Free annual travel insurance for Europe Free life insurance E-learning courses Great location in modern and pleasant offices in Warsaw ... and much more (discounts at our partners etc.) Please be informed that our HR team is based in the Czech Republic. Therefore, if we are interested in your CV, you may receive a call from a foreign phone number (+420). To apply, click on the apply for this job button, youll then need to log in or create a profile to submit your CV. Were proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and dont discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a long-term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, please send an email to AXA Partners Global HR Response - globalhr@partners.axa Who we are: Were AXA Partners, experts at designing and delivering assistance solutions and specialised insurance, credit, and lifestyle protection with and for our partners worldwide. What sets us apart? The expertise and passion of our 8,500+ people, and a strong network of over 55,000 professionals all over the world. Powered by them and our sector-leading technology, we continuously evolve, adapt and thrive offering solutions and services that make sure were always at peoples side, no matter what. Helping others is our passion. Combining the best digital technology with our warm, human touch, were always looking at new ways to offer seamless and reassuring experiences when it really matters. Join a company that helps protect the forests! At AXA Partners, we plant a tree for every new recruit (with a permanent contract)