Are you a seasoned legal and compliance professional ready to take on a strategic leadership role? Ceek Talent is seeking a Head of Legal & Compliance on behalf of our client, a leading insurance company operating across Europe. This pivotal role will oversee the Legal & Compliance functions, ensuring regulatory alignment across multiple jurisdictions while providing trusted counsel to senior management.
What is expected of you?
- Lead and manage the Legal & Compliance department, ensuring efficient operations and compliance with relevant laws and regulations
- Advise senior management, the Board, and business units on legal and regulatory risks, offering pragmatic solutions aligned with strategic objectives
- Review, draft, and negotiate Commercial Agreements, SaaS Agreements, Distribution/Intermediation Agreements, Group Policies, IPIDs, Demands & Needs, and General Terms & Conditions
- Oversee reinsurance agreements (treaties and facultative) and provide legal support on insurance partnerships
- Provide strategic counsel on insurance policy design, claims disputes, and cross-border business expansion
- Contribute to the development and oversight of insurance products (Motor, Breakdown, Credit Protection, GAP, Personal Accident, etc.)
- Manage insurance product compliance and customer journeys across Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, France, the UK, Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Poland
- Monitor licensing/passporting requirements and ensure compliance with Solvency II, IDD, AML/CFT, GDPR, and other EU/national laws
- Support new market entry, partnerships, and cross-border activities with robust legal and compliance frameworks
- Track regulatory developments and ensure timely adaptation of processes, products, and controls
- Manage litigations and claims effectively, safeguarding the company’s interests
What are you expected to bring?
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Law
- Minimum 7 years of experience in the non-life insurance sector
- Strong expertise in insurance product structures, distribution models, and regulatory frameworks
- Proven ability to balance risk management with business objectives
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
- Strategic thinker with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders
- High integrity, ethical standards, and sound judgment
- Fluency in English (spoken and written)
Skills that will set you apart:
- Experience with Solvency II, IDD, AML/CFT, GDPR, and EU passporting requirements
- Track record of managing cross-border compliance in multiple EU jurisdictions
- Strong litigation management and dispute resolution expertise
- Familiarity with insurance product innovation and regulatory alignment
What’s in it for you?
- Hybrid working model (70/30 home/office split)
- Paid allowance for working from home
- Life and health insurance coverage
- Free lunch at the office or fitness memberships
- Performance bonus in addition to base salary
- Financial support for education and training related to the role
- Exposure to diverse European markets and international expansion opportunities
- Flexible working hours (8 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
- A collaborative, forward-thinking environment with strong leadership support
Ceek Talent is proud to represent this opportunity. If you’re ready to lead Legal & Compliance at the forefront of the insurance industry and drive regulatory excellence across Europe, we encourage you to apply!