Akur8 is a young, dynamic, fast growing Insurtech startup that is revolutionizing insurance pricing with transparent AI.
Since 2016 our skilled R&D team of Data Scientists, Software Engineers, Machine Learning Engineers and Actuaries has developed unique AI algorithms that automate the insurance pricing process in an unprecedented way.
Our solution is a SaaS platform which allows insurance companies to model their risks 10 times faster, with a higher predictive power than traditional methods, constituting a major game changer for the insurance industry.
Akur8 has already been selected:
- In CB Insights Top 50 World Insurtech Companies 2023
- In Insurtech Global’s Top 100 AIFinTech list 2023
- In Fintech Global’s Top 100 AIFinTech list 2023
- As No.24 in Sønr’s World Top 100 Insurtech Companies 2022
- As 3rd best overall (worldwide) in the CodinGame 2022 Software Engineering Fall Challenge
With 32 nationalities within our team, and offices in Paris, London, New York, Tokyo, Milan & Cologne, Akur8’s solution is international by design. Servicing more than 130 clients across 4 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.
Akur8 is, in all senses of the term, an equal opportunities employer. Akur8 puts diversity, equality and inclusion at the heart of its values. We examine all applications based on equal skills and applying the principles of non-discrimination.
Requirements
You will report to the CFO and support the company's growth and structuring in all legal matters and in all geographies (FR, US, UK, Japan, Canada…), with a focus on business law. You will reach out to external experts when required.
Your main tasks will include:
- Commercial: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating our commercial contracts (Non-Disclosure Agreements, Services Agreements (SaaS), Partnership Agreements) in France and internationally;
- Procurement: Reviewing and negotiating our purchasing contracts in France and internationally;
- Corporate: Monitoring of the corporate activity of the company in collaboration with our external law firm, governance (Annual General Meeting and other bodies), approval of accounts, record keeping, etc; support on establishing foreign subsidiaries.
- Data privacy and Compliance: you will ensure compliance with the data privacy applicable laws legislation and monitor regulatory developments in this area.
You will also deal with various legal issues, typically:
- Employment: review of employment agreements, subcontractor agreements and any other eventual issues related to employment law in cooperation with the HR team.
- Intellectual Property: Management of our intellectual property (trademarks, patents, etc in cooperation with our external law firms).
Your working languages will be French and English.
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 7-10 years of experience in a law firm and/or in a multinational 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; another language (Spanish…) will be an advantage.
- You are eager to work in a demanding start-up environment!
Benefits
As a newcomer, you'll be joining a diverse, highly skilled and motivated team, with a strong Tech DNA, colleagues 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 will provide you with:
- Competitive salary + annual bonus
- Hybrid office / home office policy
- 25 days of paid holidays + RTT
- Gym membership with Gymlib + corporate sporting activities
- Excellent health insurance (including spouse and family coverage)
- Swile lunch vouchers
- Public transportation reimbursement + sustainable mobility allowance
- IT equipment allowance
- Relocation support
- Sponsored crèche access
- Free cafeteria with fresh fruit, drinks and snacks
- Great office in the heart of the 9th arrondissement of Paris