Goal

This position reports directly to both the CEO (dotted) and CFO and holds full accountability for the Legal and Compliance functions. You will lead a team of three professionals and play a key role in shaping the company’s legal and ethical framework.

Responsibilities

Strategic & Advisory

• Act as a close and trusted advisor to the CEO & CFO in corporate governance matters.

• Provide high quality advice to the executive committee within your area of responsibility and structure remedies for the relevant topics.

• Help remove obstacles and foster business objectives in a proactive manner.

• Ensure that the company maintains the highest standards of legal and ethical behaviour, by balancing the dual imperatives of company performance and corporate integrity.

Compliance Oversight

• Key compliance position.

• Oversee the compliance function and keep the team up to date with new regulations.

• Ensure effective implementation of legal & compliance related official regulations (Insurance Distribution Directive, General Data Protection Regulation…).

• Ensure an effective and sustainable working framework for the team in its own activities and in its interactions with the rest of the company.

International Legal & Regulatory

• Proactively advise on global surveillance and guidance requirements that impact on the company’s core business activities.

• Conduct legal research on international compliance matters (e.g. non-admitted business, licensing requirements, regulatory issues) and deal with international authorities in that respect.

Contractual & Operational Support

• Support the various departments from a legal and compliance perspective.

• Support the Sales, Operations and Partnership Departments by preparing and negotiating contractual set-ups such as cooperation agreements, reinsurance agreements, service agreements, client claims review etc.

• Support the product development process by reviewing insurance contracts, general terms and conditions, and other related documents.

Profile

• University degree in law (equivalent to Master 2, LLM)

• 7 to 10 years’ experience as a lawyer or compliance officer and proven experience at heading a legal and compliance team in an international environment

• A deep knowledge of the insurance sector is considered a must

• Excellent knowledge of Luxembourg legal and regulatory environment

• Sound knowledge of international legal systems and contract management

• Experience of working in a matrix structure as part of an international group

• Excellent analytical, drafting and negotiation skills

• Strong team playing skills and the ability to present results in a comprehensible way

• Indisputable level of integrity and trustworthiness

• Highly motivated, dynamic and resilient and enjoy working in a multicultural environment

• Flawless spoken and written English are required for this position

• German and French are considered strong assets.

What we offer:

• A multicultural, learning and innovative work environment,

• Flexible working hours,

• The benefits of a large group with the flexibility of an SME.

• The possibility of homeworking

• A company restaurant at preferential rates,

• A gym with a trainer,

• Hospitalization and group insurance

• Concierge service