Compliance & Legal Manager (UK)

Ready to help build a best in class compliance foundation from day one?

Join a fast growing European InsurTech scale up that's reimagining pet health and insurance across Europe! Backed by leading investors with over £20 million in Series B funding, we're on a mission to ensure every furry friend gets the care they deserve, and their owners get peace of mind. We are expanding into the UK and are currently operating in stealth mode as we prepare for launch, with a mission to modernise insurance through technology, strong governance, and a customer first approach.

As part of our UK market entry, we're hiring a Compliance & Legal Manager to support the build out of a robust compliance and regulatory framework aligned with UK legal requirements and FCA expectations.

This is a hands on role with real ownership, ideal for someone who enjoys working close to the business and thrives in a scale up environment.

Location: United Kingdom (London preferred, hybrid)

Tasks

About the role

As our Compliance & Legal Manager (UK), you will be responsible for day to day compliance and regulatory matters in the UK. You will play a key role in ensuring the business operates in accordance with applicable laws and FCA standards, while supporting a growing organisation in an early stage UK setup.

You will collaborate closely with the Head of Legal and UK Country Manager and support customer service, claims and group compliance.

This role reports directly to the Head of Legal, with a dotted line to the UK Country Manager.

The role operates with appropriate independence and authority in line with FCA expectations for compliance functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure ongoing compliance and regulatory adherence with applicable UK laws and FCA regulations, including data privacy
• Review, draft, update and maintain internal policies, procedures and governance documentation in line with FCA standards
• Provide compliance and legal support to customer service and claims teams on day to day matters
• Collaborate closely with the UK Country Manager on local legal & compliance matters, including to review & negotiate agreements
• Deliver internal training sessions on compliance, regulatory requirements and best practices
• Support and contribute to licence applications and regulatory authorisations in the UK
• Manage and maintain communication with regulators, authorities and other relevant stakeholders or business partners
• Support group level compliance and legal initiatives, collaborating with teams across multiple European markets
• Assist with terms & conditions, IPID documentation, certificates updates etc.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in compliance, legal, or regulatory roles within insurance
• Law degree from a UK university
• Solid understanding of UK financial services regulation, including FCA rules and expectations
• Hands on experience with policies, procedures, regulatory frameworks, and compliance documentation
• Strong communicator who collaborates effectively across functions
• Comfortable working in a fast moving, international scale up environment
• Fluent in written and spoken English

Nice to have

• Experience at an insurance intermediary, broker, or MGA
• Exposure to multi country or group level compliance work
• Previous involvement in licensing or regulatory authorisation processes

Benefits

Health & Wellbeing

• Monthly contribution toward employees' health and wellbeing

Flexible Working

• Hybrid working model with flexibility to balance home and office work

Learning & Development

• Professional development via our in house Learning and Development program

Equipment

• Company provided laptop, headset, and mouse

Paid Time Off

• Generous leave policy (24 days of annual leave plus 8 UK public holidays)

Pet Friendly Perks

• Employee discount on our pet insurance

Culture & Community

• The opportunity to be part of a dynamic company in an early growth phase
• A flexible, dynamic, and welcoming company culture
• A collaborative, international working environment
• Working on a unique product that helps pets live longer, healthier lives
• Regular social events and team building activities
• Chance to directly shape our journey as we grow in the UK

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