Head of Legal International (m/w/d)
Legal
Düsseldorf, Germany
Your central role
- As part of ERGO Group Legal you are heading the international legal department and leading all foreign heads of legal in den countries (dotted line leadership) as well as develop and implement group-wide minimum standards for structures, processes and ways of working (international legal function governance)
- You and your team are involved in all significant legal matters of ERGO Group and provide high-impact, strategic legal advice to the ERGO International Management Board and executive leadership
- Your team advise the ERGO Group’s international entities on complex Global IT-related legal matters and provide expert legal support, with a particular focus on the technology hubs in India and Poland
- You take overall responsibility for the legal oversight and coordination of the appointment process for non-executive board members in the ERGO Group’s international entities
- You lead interdisciplinary and cross functional projects with a focus on the legal workstream and provide disciplinary and functional leadership for the department, including people development
Your profile
- University degree in law, with a strong academic record and solid practical legal knowledge
- A minimum of 8-10 years relevant professional experience, ideally in a multinational company with legal experience abroad, and proven experience in leading cross-country teams
- Inspiring personality, outspoken communicator and willingness to lead change by example
- Strong stakeholder management skills, proven international leadership experience, excellent English language skills and strong intercultural competence, combined with a willingness to travel internationally
- Strong analytical, conceptual, problem-solving and decision-making skills, combined with a strong results-oriented mindset, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in cross‑functional and international teams
We Offer
A thrilling task where you can contribute your expertise.
Grow with us together! We provide space to shape the future of ERGO for and with each other. As you contribute to the successful development of ERGO, you can expect quite a bit from us as an employer, such as flexible working hours, opportunities for development, fair compensation, and even free hot beverages and water. Remote work is possible for up to 50 percent of the monthly working hours, offering you a high degree of flexibility. We provide you with the support you need to realize your full potential and to balance your work and private life. We take care of you!
About us
ERGO is one of the leading international insurance groups, operating in more than 20 countries worldwide. With us, you can expect a modern working environment, diverse development opportunities and responsible tasks that enable you to grow both personally and professionally. Join us in reshaping the future of insurance – with one shared goal: helping people live their lives braver and better.
Application deadline
None. As long as this job advertisement is online, we look forward to receiving your application.
People with disabilities will be given preference if they have the same qualifications.
We look forward to receiving your application!