Legal Counsel / Volljurist (m/w/x)

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Organising Institution / Firm

AXA Partners

Rolling Basis (Official)

Not Specified

Successfully completed First and Second German State Law Examinations (Erstes und Zweites Juristisches Staatsexamen); approximately 3 years of professional experience in an insurance company, financial services firm, or specialised law firm; solid knowledge of insurance law, distribution law, and contract drafting/review; business-fluent German and English (written and spoken).

In-House Legal Counsel (Corporate/Insurance Law)

Full Opportunity Brief

Contextual Overview

AXA Partners is seeking a qualified German lawyer (Volljurist) to join its in‑house Legal team at the AXA Campus in Cologne. The role functions as a business‑partnering legal counsel supporting management and operational divisions across insurance contract law, product development, compliance, and cross‑border legal projects within AXA's global legal organisation.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Approximately 3 years of relevant professional experience in an insurance company, financial services firm, or a specialised law firm.
• Solid knowledge of insurance law (Versicherungsrecht), distribution/intermediary law (Vertriebsrecht), and contract drafting and review.
• Business‑fluent German and English – both written and spoken – required for contract negotiation.
• Ability to communicate complex legal matters clearly to non‑legal stakeholders.
• Structured, solution‑oriented, and independent working style; strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Advise senior management and business units on all day‑to‑day legal matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate insurance contracts, intermediary agreements, and service provider contracts in German and English.
• Review insurance policy terms and conditions and other product documentation.
• Analyse legal issues and develop commercially viable, practical solutions.
• Support the development of new insurance products and innovative services from a legal perspective.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, internal policies, and regulatory standards; support employee training.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with international colleagues and manage cross‑border legal projects within AXA's global legal organisation.

Salary: Not specified in the source listing.

• Hybrid work model: up to 40% remote (Homeoffice).
• Flexible working hours with overtime compensation.
• 30 vacation days + additional days on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve + special leave for personal occasions.
• Corporate health management, fitness programmes, and employee discount schemes.
• Continuing education: language courses, coaching, and online learning formats.

Contact: Not specified in the source listing.