Head of Legal and DPO
Akur8, France
Job Description
Akur8 is a young, dynamic, fast growing Insurtech scale-up that is revolutionising insurance rate making with transparent AI.
Since 2016 our skilled Ramp;D teams of Data Scientists, Software Engineers and Actuaries have developed unique AI algorithms that automate the insurance rate making process in an unprecedented way.
Allowing insurance companies to model their risks 10 times faster, and also with a far higher predictive power than any alternative software, this constitutes a major game changer for the insurance industry.
Akur8 has been already been selected:
- In CB Insights Top 50 World Insurtech Companies 2022
- In Fintech Global’s Top 100 AIFinTech list 2022
- As No.24 in Sønr’s World Top 100 Insurtech Companies 2022
With 31 nationalities within our team, and offices in Paris, London, New York, Tokyo, Milan amp; Cologne, Akur8’s solution is international by design. Servicing 85 clients across 3 continents and targeting all non-life insurance carriers, we focus on more mature markets for faster expansion.
To learn more about Akur8, and what we do, click here.
To learn more about our team, click here.
Akur8 is, in all senses of the term, an equal opportunities employer.
You will report to the CFO and support the company's growth and structuring in all legal matters, with a focus on business law.
Your tasks will include :
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating our commercial contracts (SaaS) in France and internationally;
- Reviewing and negotiating our purchasing contracts in France and internationally;
- Corporate monitoring of the company: in collaboration with our specialized law firm, monitoring of governance (Annual General Meeting and other bodies), approval of accounts, record keeping, etc;
- Data privacy and Compliance: you will ensure compliance with GDPR legislation and monitor regulatory developments in this area.
You may also deal with various legal issues:
- Employment law related to human resources management;
- Issues linked to the establishment of foreign subsidiaries;
- Management of our intellectual property (IP).
Your working languages will be French and English
Requirements
We are looking for an autonomous and rigorous Head of Legal and DPO with a real sense of organization, versatility as well as interpersonal skills that will enable him/her to work as part of a team.
- You have a higher education degree in business law: Master’s in business law, supplemented if necessary by a business school;
- You have 10 years of experience in a law firm and/or a company;
- Ideally, you will have had exposure to the insurance or tech sectors, with experience of SaaS contracts being a big plus;
- You're keen to work in a young, growing scale-up, and you're able to adapt well to different populations;
- You enjoy working in a team and know how to combine rigour, interpersonal skills and autonomy;
- You are fluent in written and spoken French and English;
- You are eager to work in a demanding start-up environment!
Benefits
As a member of our team, you’ll be able to learn from highly skilled colleagues, with a strong Tech DNA, that are eager to share their knowledge and passion.
But it’s not all work, you’ll also be part of a dynamic team that enjoys spending time together and having fun, including karaoke, team lunches, playing sports as well as the occasional ‘happy hour’.
In addition to this, we offer the following benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Annual bonus
- Company shares / equity
- Hybrid office / home office policy
- Continuous learning
- 25 days of paid holidays + RTT
- Gym membership with Gymlib
- On-site gym facilities / corporate sporting activities
- Swile lunch vouchers
- Excellent health insurance (including the possibility of family coverage)
- Relocation support
- Sponsored crèche access
- Beautiful office in the heart of the 17th arrondissement of Paris
- Free cafeteria with fresh fruit, drinks and snacks