(Senior) Legal Counsel (m/f/d)

Getsafe; Heidelberg; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A digital insurance company in Heidelberg is looking for a (Senior) Legal Counsel to lead their legal function. The candidate will manage corporate governance, product regulatory issues, and partnerships while providing impactful legal support. Fluency in German and English is required, along with hands-on legal experience. The company emphasizes innovation and offers a hybrid work culture along with flexible benefits.

Leistungen

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Flexible benefits budget

90 days workation within the EU

30 vacation days

Qualifikationen

• Experience with corporate, commercial, and product law.
• Ability to provide pragmatic legal advice.
• Strong track record of advising on contracts and compliance.

Aufgaben

• Lead the company’s legal function covering various legal matters.
• Act as a trusted partner providing clear legal advice.
• Build scalable processes for contracts and compliance.

Kenntnisse

Hands-on legal experience

Excellent communicator

Entrepreneurial mindset

Skilled at simplifying complexity

Fluent in German and English

Ausbildung

Fully qualified lawyer (2nd State Exam or equivalent)

Jobbeschreibung

Getsafe is the digital insurance company guiding people to make smart life choices and thereby their side when the worst happens. Getsafe makes insurance simple, fair and accessible with its unique technological platform and all-in-one app. Our digital insurance replaces complexity and manual paperwork with smart assistants; customers can file claims or change their coverage in real time with just a few taps on their smartphone. Our expert consultants are ready to help with questions or choosing the best insurance tailored to any life situation. No German? No problem! Getsafe offers insurance and support 100% in English, so people can get covered, and get on with enjoying life.

Since launching in Germany in 2018, Getsafe has become one of the best-rated insurtechs in Europe, serving over 500,000 customers. Headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany, with an additional office in Berlin, the company employs more than 200 people. In 2021, Getsafe received its insurance license from Germany’s financial regulator, BaFin. With €120 million raised to date, it is one of Europe’s leading insurtechs.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for a (Senior) Legal Counsel to shape and lead our legal function with impact, ownership, and vision. From corporate governance to commercial partnerships, product regulatory topics, and the occasional M&A transaction, you will be the driving force behind our legal strategy, ensuring the business is empowered with pragmatic, high-quality legal support. This is a role for someone who’s not only fluent in the intricacies of corporate and product law, but also eager to roll up their sleeves and build a future-proof legal organization from the ground up.

Working closely with our leadership team, you will navigate a wide variety of legal challenges, partner on strategic initiatives, and ensure compliance in a fast-scaling environment. You will be the trusted advisor across the business - from guiding product and commercial teams through regulatory frameworks to supporting strategic deals and corporate projects. At the same time, you will lay the foundation for a world-class legal and compliance function by building and mentoring a high-performing team.

This is a unique opportunity for someone who thrives at the intersection of law, business, and innovation - balancing strategic foresight with hands-on execution. If you are excited by the idea of being both a problem-solver and a builder, steering the company through complex legal waters while creating a best-in-class legal function, then this role is for you.

Your mission

• Lead and evolve the company’s legal function, covering corporate, commercial, product, and governance matters - with the ability to manage strategic transactions such as M&A when they arise.
• Act as a trusted partner to leadership and teams across the business, providing clear, pragmatic advice that balances risk with business opportunity.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure legal frameworks effectively support innovation and growth.
• Build scalable processes for contracts, compliance, and risk management that can grow with the business.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage agreements with partners, customers, and vendors - enabling the business to move fast while staying protected.
• Champion innovation in the legal function - leveraging modern tools, automation, and external expertise to make legal support proactive and business-enabling.

About you

• Hands-on legal experience, ideally a mix of law firm and in-house, with exposure to corporate, commercial, and product law.
• Fully qualified lawyer (2nd State Exam or international equivalent), comfortable navigating both complex strategy and day-to-day execution.
• Strong track record of advising on contracts, governance, compliance, and supporting business-critical projects (M&A experience is a plus, but not the sole focus).
• Skilled at simplifying complexity and delivering practical, business-oriented solutions at speed.
• Excellent communicator and collaborator, confident working with leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Entrepreneurial mindset: proactive, hands-on, and eager to build processes, structures, and teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working fluently in both German and English, across legal documents, negotiations, and internal communication.
• Nice to have: Experience in a digital-first, product-led, or regulated industry environment (e.g. SaaS, fintech, healthtech). General knowledge of insurance law (or interest in building such).

GetSafe principles

Customer Empathy We simplify insurance by aligning our vision with every interaction, maintaining transparency, and building togetherness and trust with our customers.

Absolute Ownership We pursue excellence relentlessly, taking full ownership, and ensuring everyone knows their role to contribute to our mission.

Day One Mindset We strive to continually act as pacemakers, constantly optimizing, thinking ahead, and inspiring greatness to build a scalable and impactful future.

Driver Team We communicate effectively, collaborate positively, and drive success as equals, united by respect and an inspiring mission.

Your benefits

Your Journey With Us:

• Join us in Berlin or Heidelberg and be part of our hybrid culture, with the flexibility to work remotely.
• Be part of our growth journey through our Employee Stock Ownership Program (VSOPs), where you can claim your stake in the company and share in our success.
• Celebrate with us at regular team gatherings, including company strategy weeks, onsite events, local meet ups, seasonal celebrations, and after work socials.

Flexible Benefits:

• Monthly €50 flex benefit budget, allowing you to choose what suits you best — whether it’s for your Deutschlandticket, lunches, or remote setup.
• Monthly Getsafe insurance voucher to safeguard what matters most to you.
• Workation for 90 days within the EU, giving you more freedom to balance work and travel.

We Believe In:

• Balance: 30 vacation days — enjoy 28 regular days and 2 special days — your birthday and half days on December 24th & 31st.
• Growth: Benefit from our annual €1,000 development budget to invest in your personal and professional growth.

Getsafe is growing and we\'re excited about our ambitious goals. Curious to hear more? Getsafe has been recognized as a Kununu Top Company for 2025! Check out our Kununu and Glassdoor pages to hear first-hand experiences from the people who know us best — our team.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.