Allianz Trade is the brand name for all the services offered by Euler Hermes.

 

We are the world's leading credit insurer, and a recognized expert in bonding, debt collection, structured finance and political risk.

For over a century, we have been helping companies to anticipate risk, act quickly, make informed decisions and grow securely.

 

Headquartered in Paris, Allianz Trade is present in over 50 countries with 5,700 employees. In 2023, our consolidated sales reached 3.7 billion euros, and we guaranteed 1,131 billion euros of trade transactions worldwide.

 

As part of the Allianz Group, we are part of a strong international community, rooted in a culture where both people and performance count.

 

Our employees' well-being, individual needs and aspirations are our top priorities. Together, we are shaping an environment in which everyone can evolve with confidence and flourish.

 

Let's take control of the future together.

 

Your Role : 

 

Within the Group Legal team of Allianz Trade (at Group level):

provide legal advice and guidance to other functions, business lines and regions for managing legal operational risks with a business-oriented view supporting strategic and business initiatives on legal aspects promoting legal culture with a view to generate efficiencies and risk-mitigating strategy supervise a team of 2 people

 

Your Main Tasks : 

 

Provide legal advice on contractual/ commercial law, e.g.

                - lead the drafting, negotiation and review of a wide variety of commercial agreements and intra-group agreements (IT and non-IT services) with a business-oriented view, and risk-mitigating strategy; 

                - act as a point of contact for Allianz Trade business teams and functions regarding the drafting and negotiation of legal documents with a view to delivering the business strategies and priorities;

Provide advice on legal and regulatory aspects in relation to the insurance business carried out by the Allianz Trade group Provide legal support to global projects and business initiatives for different lines of business and secure operations from a legal and regulatory standpoints  Provide legal support to DPO on data protection related issues Coordinate with other internal functions, regions and business lines with a view to spreading legal culture within the Allianz Trade group and for internal reporting purpose Determine, review, overview and update legal standards and policies as well as legal processes at Allianz Trade group level Lead the proactive legal and regulatory watch and conduct impact assessment on the business strategy and projects  Proactively draft and continuously improve legal templates IP related topics: brand management and protection (registration, renewal and watchde, coexistence agreement), IP rights protection Overview, manage or assist with litigation, disputes, and regulatory investigations that may arise in relation to the scope in charge In relation to the above, instruct, liaise with and manage outside law firms, ensuring cost-effective and business oriented legal advice

 

Typical Functional skills / Experiences: 

 

At least 6+years of experience at a global company or international law firm.  Extensive experience that is directly relevant to the responsibilities outlined above in particular: drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, experience in advising global teams and leaders on legal matters, effective contributing to strategy discussions, experience in allocating and managing legal work in an international context. Master’s degree in business law with excellent academic record and demonstrated track record of excellence as a practicing in-house / lawyer.  Ability to understand big picture and pull together key information using keen judgement. Strong analytical and synthesis skills. Communication and negotiation skills.  Attention to detail, excellent follow up, good time management and prioritization are necessary.  Structured, organised, rigorous.  Fluent in English and French.  Team player. Keen to supervise people 

 

At Allianz Trade, we believe in diverse and inclusive teams, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation.

Let's care for tomorrow.