Legal & Market Lead - Embedded Insurance (m/f/d)
As one of the leading insurance companies, we know that together we can achieve more. At UNIQA, we are therefore the community for a better life. We use our individual skills to shape the future together. Tell us about your strengths and apply as a Legal & Market Lead - Embedded Insurance (m/f/d), who will work side by side with the Head of Embedded Insurance to drive strategic execution and operational excellence across UNIQA Group. In this key role, you will orchestrate cross-functional teams, ensure delivery of strategic milestones, and help position UNIQA as a leader in Embedded Insurance in CEE. Join us and help turn vision into measurable impact.
What to expect:
* Define and manage the legal setup of customer agreements and partner contracts (e.g., IT providers, TPAs) across multiple jurisdictions in the CEE / EU region, ensuring scalability and compliance.
* Guide and support local organizations in structuring agreements, ensuring alignment with group standards and local regulatory frameworks.
* Prepare internal and customer-facing legal documentation to support Embedded Insurance operations, including onboarding, claims, and service delivery.
* Translate legal and compliance requirements into actionable business and operational models that enable market entry and effective partner collaboration.
* Monitor legal and regulatory developments in insurance, InsurTech, and digital distribution across relevant markets, identifying risks and opportunities for Embedded Insurance.
* Provide legal guidance on product design, partner agreements, and go-to-market strategies, ensuring regulatory fit and operational feasibility.
* Collaborate closely with internal legal, compliance, and controlling teams to ensure alignment with UNIQA’s group policies and external regulations.
What we expect:
* Law degree and several years of professional experience in an international legal or regulatory environment, ideally within insurance or financial services.
* Strong expertise in insurance and financial services regulation across CEE and multiple EU jurisdictions.
* Proven experience in structuring multinational agreements, operational models, and ensuring compliance in digital distribution.
* Strong analytical and risk assessment skills with the ability to translate legal insights into actionable business recommendations.
* Proficiency in legal research tools and solid understanding of data privacy, governance, and financial reporting requirements.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with proven ability to collaborate across functions and negotiate effectively in English (German or another CEE language is a plus).
Your core competencies:
* Action Oriented: We take action and learn from our mistakes
* Drives Vision and Purpose: You understand the vision of “living better together”, explain it clearly to your team and inspire them to fill it with life
* Ensures Accountability: We empower each other to take responsibility
* Strengthening ownership: You delegate tasks and motivate your team to act independently. You create the framework and provide the necessary freedom to enable this
At UNIQA, we live diversity. We recognize and foster the value of different perspectives in our teams and leadership positions. Therefore, we welcome applications that enrich our diversity. If you have any questions about accessibility, feel free to contact the person listed on the right side of the advertisement.
You are not sure if you meet our requirements? Apply anyway! UNIQA is looking for candidates with drive, courage to change and enthusiasm!
JOB KEY FACTS
Location: Wien, AT
Annual minimum salary gross (Euro): 50.000
Start Date: as of now
Due to data protection reasons, we can only accept applications via our recruiting portal. Please apply online by clicking on "Apply now".
You strive for more than the minimum - so do we! We will agree on your actual salary depending on your education and experience during the recruiting process.
We look forward to getting to know you in a first interview online. Additional meetings are held in person at our head quarters in Vienna.
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