head of legal

il y a 6 jours

Luxembourg, Luxembourg I.T. Skillfinder Temps plein 72.000 € - 96.000 € par an
  • Location

Luxembourg
- Sector:

Finance & Banking
- Job type:

Permanent
- Salary/Rate:

TBD
- Contact:

Remi Simon
- Contact email:


- Job ref:

19538USER_86
- Consultant:

Remi Simon

Head of Legal & Compliance – Insurance

Location: Luxembourg

Sector: Health / Life Insurance

Job Type: Permanent (CDI)

About the Role

Our client is a leading international health insurance provider with a strong footprint across global markets. As part of its continued expansion, the company is seeking a Head of Legal & Compliance to oversee all legal, regulatory, and compliance-related activities.

Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will head a team of three professionals and play a strategic role in shaping the organisation's legal and ethical framework. This is an opportunity to join an ambitious, multicultural, fast-evolving environment where integrity, governance, and operational excellence are at the core of the business.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Advisory Leadership
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior management on corporate governance matters.
  • Provide high-quality legal and compliance advice to the executive committee.
  • Identify and proactively resolve obstacles to support the company's business objectives.
  • Ensure the organisation upholds the highest standards of legal and ethical conduct.
Compliance Oversight
  • Lead and supervise the compliance function, ensuring the team remains up to date with regulatory developments.
  • Ensure effective implementation of all legal and compliance requirements (e.g., IDD, GDPR).
  • Establish a robust and sustainable compliance framework fostering cross-department alignment.
International Legal & Regulatory Management
  • Advise on global regulatory requirements impacting core business activities.
  • Conduct legal research on international compliance topics (licensing, non-admitted business, regulatory obligations).
  • Manage interactions with international authorities and regulatory bodies.
Contractual & Operational Support
  • Provide legal and compliance support to internal stakeholders across departments.
  • Prepare and negotiate contractual agreements (partnerships, reinsurance, service agreements, claims review, etc.).
  • Support product development by reviewing insurance contracts, T&Cs, and related documentation.
Profile & Requirements
Background & Experience
  • Master's degree in Law (or equivalent, e.g., LLM).
  • 7–10 years of experience as a lawyer or compliance officer, including proven leadership in an international environment.
  • Strong expertise in the insurance sector is essential.
  • Excellent understanding of Luxembourg's legal and regulatory environment.
  • Solid knowledge of international legal systems and contract management.
  • Experience working within a matrix structure in a multinational group.
Skills & Personal Qualities
  • Strong analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.
  • Excellent communication and team leadership abilities.
  • High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
  • Dynamic, resilient, and motivated, with a strong ability to operate in a multicultural environment.
  • Excellent command of English (spoken and written).
  • Knowledge of German and French is a strong asset.
Why Apply

You will join a well-established international player in the insurance sector, combining solid foundations with an innovative, forward-looking culture. The company values collaboration, initiative, and continuous improvement, offering an ideal environment for a senior professional who wants to take ownership of a key function and have a strategic impact.

If you are an experienced Legal & Compliance professional looking to step into a pivotal leadership role within a dynamic international environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please feel free to contact Rémi directly at or by email at to discuss this opportunity.

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