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:
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
We are seeking a Legal Counsel to support our growing company across all legal matters, with a strong emphasis on international SaaS contracts.
You will work closely with the Head of Legal & DPO and collaborate with other teams to ensure smooth legal processes across various geographies. An important asset for this role is fluency in Spanish, which will be critical for negotiating contracts with clients in Latin America. Your role will cover a wide range of legal topics, including commercial, corporate, compliance, and more.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Commercial Contracts:
- Draft, review, and negotiate SaaS contracts, NDAs, and Partnership Agreements, particularly for international clients.
- Provide legal advice and support during contract negotiations, especially for cross-border matters (FR, US, UK, Japan, Canada, Latin America).
2. Procurement Contracts:
- Review and negotiate supplier contracts, ensuring compliance with legal standards across the different countries in which we operate.
3. Legal Ops:
- Assist the Head of Legal in modernizing the legal department through the implementation of CLM) tools, AI-powered solutions, and other innovative legal technologies to improve efficiency and streamline processes.
4. Data Privacy & Compliance:
- Collaborate with the DPO on innovative topics related to data protection and compliance, and support ongoing initiatives in these areas.
We're looking for an analytical and synthetic mindset, and :
Important: You must possess an employment status: French or Schengen area nationality or a ‘carte de séjour’ that will allow you to work from our Paris office. We are equally open to the visa sponsorship of non-EU candidates as long as they are already in possession of their final diploma / attestation of their final academic results.
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:
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