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
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