Governance & Legal Lead; m​/f​/d

We are seeking an experienced and pragmatic Governance & Legal Lead to design, implement and optimise governance & legal operations across our European business. This role ensures compliance, operational efficiency, and alignment with regulatory standards, while acting as a trusted partner to the executive team and coordinating shared initiatives with our corporate partner, Zurich. The ideal candidate combines governance & legal expertise with structured execution, project management skills, and a strong understanding of technology-driven environments - particularly software development.

Inspired by modern legal delivery models, this position focuses on operational excellence, stakeholder engagement, and process optimisation.

Governance Oversight & Legal Coordination

• 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
• Monitor governance and compliance risks and ensure mitigation measures are embedded in operational processes
• Provide strategic advice to senior leadership on corporate, commercial, regulatory, and compliance matters, with particular attention to the insurance sector’s evolving legal landscape

Policy Framework & Process Optimisation

• Oversee the creation, implementation, and continuous improvement of governance & legal processes, templates, and workflows
• Drive maturity in governance & legal operations by introducing scalable tools, metrics, and reporting frameworks
  Project Management
  • Apply structured project management methodologies to deliver governance & legal initiatives efficiently
  • Scope, plan, and execute cross-functional projects, ensuring stakeholder alignment and measurable outcomes
  • Champion process optimisation and continuous improvement in legal workflows, drawing on best practices from modern legal operations and project delivery models

  Technology & Innovation

  • Collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to embed compliance into software development and data handling
  • Implement legal tech solutions to automate and streamline governance & legal processes

  Internal & External Stakeholder Management

  • Coordinate internal and & external legal advisors across various domains (e.g. corporate, IP, employment, regulatory)
  • Negotiate and manage budgets, engagements, and performance of external counsel
  • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to integrate governance considerations into strategic and operational decisions

  Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Act as an interface between corporate legal, business, and technical teams to ensure governance & legal input is embedded early in product development and regulatory change programmes

  Team Leadership

  • Manage and mentor a small team, including a working student
  • Foster a culture of accountability, learning, and excellence
  Qualifications & Experience
  • 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
  • Experience in the insurance sector is a plus, particularly in navigating regulatory frameworks, claims-related legal matters, and consumer protection
  • Fluent in German and English
  • Beneficial:
    Qualified lawyer in Germany or another major European jurisdiction

  Why getolo?

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  Salary & Vacation

  • Attractive salary
  • Tiered vacation days starting at 28 days (up to a maximum of 30 days)
  • Days off on December 24th and 31st

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  Mobility & Flexibility

  • Choose between a Swapfiets bike or a subsidized BVG Eco Ticket or Deutschlandticket
  • Work in a hybrid setup – from your home office or in our Berlin-Mitte office
  • Work up to 60 days per year from another EU country

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  Health

  • Access to free coaching sessions with nilo.health, our…