Head of Legal (insurance law)

Embea is rebuilding life insurance based on current technology. Instead of going through brokers, you get insured in your favourite app or website. Get covered in seconds, thanks to our one-click checkout. Our vision is to get insurance out of the way, so people can enjoy life without worries.We are an early-stage startup founded by the serial entrepreneurs Dr. Johannes Becher (Getsurance, Rocket Internet) and Dmitry Muzhikov (Alteos, Coya, Kreditech). Embea is backed by top-tier investors such as Atlantic Labs (GetYourGuide, Gorillas, Choco).

Tasks

Build the legal function of a pan-European insurance startup from the ground up! This role combines leadership responsibilities and project management with hands-on legal drafting. Work closely with the founder team to set up our regulatory business model, develop innovative insurance products and structure the relationships with our various distribution partners.

• Draft easy-to-read, transparent, and fair insurance terms (i.e., policies, terms & conditions, and supporting documents)
• Structure and standardize the relationships with our distribution partners and insurance intermediaries
• Negotiate and maintain framework agreements with our partner insurance carriers
• Coordinate the work of external law firms contracted by Embea
• Develop effective and pragmatic compliance and data protection standards
• Help with other day-to-day legal challenges of an early-stage startup
• Lay the groundwork of our legal function and future team

Requirements

• Strong academic qualifications in (business) law or a related field with sound legal knowledge
• Experience from working in an insurance and/or financial services company or a law firm
• Good knowledge of European insurance and distribution law
• Entrepreneurial mindset: You like to think of solutions, not problems
• A desire to roll up your sleeves: No task is too big or too small for you
• Excellent communication skills, fluent in German and English

Benefits

• An employee stock option plan (ESOP) with transparent & employee-friendly terms
• Flexible work hours, the freedom to set your own schedule
• Hybrid Working Environment: Real office or home office? You decide! You should be able to come to our Berlin office from time to time
• Go on a retreat: Become a digital nomad for a whole month once per year and work remotely from any location
• A company culture based on mutual trust and respect
• A structured onboarding plan for your successful start
• A diverse, non-ideological work environment that welcomes everyone
• A personal development budget of 1,000 per year
• Free choice of laptop and other hardware
• A relocation package with visa support for those who need it