Governance & Legal Lead (InsurTech)

TL;DR

Governance & Legal Lead (InsurTech): Designing, implementing, and optimizing governance and legal operations across a European business with an accent on compliance, regulatory standards, and operational efficiency in a technology-driven environment. Focus on integrating legal tech solutions, project managing legal initiatives, and providing strategic advice on corporate, commercial, regulatory, and compliance matters within the insurance sector.

Location: Hybrid setup – from your home office or in our Berlin-Mitte office. Work up to 60 days per year from another EU country.

Company

hirify.global GmbH is an innovative InsurTech company offering comprehensive supplementary insurance products in dental care, pet health, and liability across Germany, supporting over 200,000 customers.

What you will do

• Develop and evolve a lean, scalable governance & legal framework to support business growth and cross-border consistency.
• Coordinate legal activities across jurisdictions, ensuring alignment with internal policies and European regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the creation, implementation, and continuous improvement of governance & legal processes and workflows.
• Apply structured project management methodologies to deliver governance & legal initiatives efficiently.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to embed compliance into software development and data handling.
• Coordinate internal and external legal advisors across various domains and manage budgets.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years of professional experience, ideally within a fast-paced, international environment.
• Proven track record in leading governance & legal functions or major governance & legal projects.
• Deep expertise in governance & legal frameworks related to IT, artificial intelligence, and data protection within a European context.
• Strong understanding of European regulatory frameworks and cross-border governance & legal issues.
• Technical affinity and experience in software development processes.
• Fluent in German and English.

Nice to have

• Experience in the insurance sector.
• Qualified lawyer in Germany or another major European jurisdiction.

Culture & Benefits

• Tiered vacation days starting at 28 days (up to 30 days) and days off on December 24th and 31st.
• Choice between a Swapfiets bike or a subsidized BVG Eco Ticket or Deutschlandticket.
• Access to free coaching sessions with nilo.health.
• Annual training budget starting at €750 and regular 360-degree feedback.
• Legendary summer and winter parties, regular team events, and employee discounts.
• Two volunteer days per calendar year and a pet-friendly office.