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 +352 27 30 06 27 or by email at rsimon@skillfindergroup.com to discuss this opportunity.