LEDIG STILLING:
Legal counsel
Application deadline: As soon as possible
Join us in reshaping the future of the health industry as our new legal counsel.
Are you ready to shake up the health insurance industry? Join us as our new Legal Counsel and play a pivotal role in steering our organization through the complexities of legal compliance in the insurance industry Join us in making a real difference!
The ideal candidate will appreciate the delicate balance between strong legal compliance and a business-friendly, proactive approach. We value individuals who thrive in dynamic environments and embrace the challenges that come with being part of a fast-paced organization. Our commitment is to meet our legal obligations effectively, and we believe we can stand out by doing so in the smartest and most sensible way. We’re looking for someone who can connect with all levels of our organization while nurturing a deep understanding of both data protection culture and legislative requirements every day. Your expertise and collaborative spirit will help us create a supportive and compliant atmosphere where everyone can succeed.
At ERGO Insurance, we foster a flat, open, and inclusive organizational structure where the right candidate can make a significant impact and take on exciting responsibilities. If you love navigating the dynamic world of legal compliance and are eager to own your area of expertise, you’ll fit right in!
What will you do?
- Serve as the legal expert for the organization, providing guidance on legal, privacy, and regulatory matters.
- Act as the Data Protection Officer (DPO) for our Norwegian entity, fostering a culture of compliance within ERGO Insurance.
- Oversee all GDPR-related matters, including Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), breach reporting in Norway, risk assessments, Third Party Impact Assessments (TPIAs), and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
- Provide legal support for operations, including drafting and maintaining insurance terms and conditions.
- Facilitate the procurement process by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts with suppliers and vendors, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards. Collaborate with Legal DK on outsourcing initiatives relevant to Norwegian operations.
- Draft, review, negotiate, and maintain contracts and agreements to protect the organization’s interests while ensuring adherence to Norwegian laws and regulations.
- Identify potential legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring that the organization’s activities are legally sound. Offer legal insights to assess business risks and act as a strategic partner within the organization.
- Develop, implement, and maintain internal policies, norms, and procedures to ensure legal compliance and promote best practices across the organization.
- Manage legal disputes and organize the contact to external lawyers if needed.
- Monitor, report on, and implement legal and regulatory changes affecting the Norwegian market, coordinating with the centralized Legal function in DK.
- Engage in project work, contributing to internal initiatives (e.g., Dora) and collaborating on both group and in-house projects.
Who are you?
You’ll thrive with us if you’re flexible and adaptable, ready to embrace change with enthusiasm, and enjoy working both independently and collaboratively. As a trusted legal advisor to leaders and colleagues, you’ll take a proactive approach to identify, address and solve legal challenges. In this role, your ability to work in a structured manner while delivering precise and efficient legal solutions will be essential. A passion for your field of expertise and strong interpersonal and communication skills will be your key assets for success!
We also believe you have these qualifications:
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.
- A master's degree in law
- Experience within data protection and an interest in related EU regulations.
- Ability to quickly grasp and respond to new challenges and issues.
- A strong desire to contribute to the development and growth of the legal department.
- Excellent communication skills in both Norwegian and English, both written and spoken.
- Willingness to work across borders, particularly in collaboration with the Danish department.
- A background in the insurance industry is highly advantageous, as is experience in project management.
We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences, even if you don’t meet every qualification listed—your unique perspective could be exactly what we need!
What can we offer you?
At ERGO Insurance, you will have the opportunity to influence and shape our legal strategies in a role that offers significant variety and dynamism within an inclusive work culture that embraces quick decision-making. Your contributions will be recognized swiftly. You’ll enjoy considerable freedom and responsibility in your daily work. Our German owners provide a strong framework while allowing you to operate in a dynamic and innovative environment. Join us as we transition health insurance from Storebrand to ERGO Insurance and be part of our exciting journey!
We’re excited to receive your application! We’ll be reviewing applications continuously and conducting interviews as we go, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Do you have any questions?
Reach out to Iselin Tapper at ERGO Insurance (+4740484263)
