Full-Time

Corporate Legal Counsel

Alan

Alan

1,001-5,000 employees

Digital health insurer and care platform

No salary listed

Remote in France

Hybrid

Category
Legal & Compliance (2)
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Required Skills
CAD
Requirements
  • 5 to 10 years Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions and/or tax law practice in an international environment (drafting in English), with at least 3 years at a top international law firm
  • Strong expertise in at least one of Alan’s core corporate practice areas, with appetite to build transversal skills across the full Corporate Governance scope described above
  • Mastery of legal writing in both French and English
  • For this role we are looking to hire within the D-F level range
Responsibilities
  • Own the legal structuring and the definition of the regulatory pathway for strategic launches including new business lines (e.g., insurance subsidiaries, specific health services) and international expansion; work closely with product and business teams to define set-ups that are both legally sound and business-enabling
  • Shepherd various M&A transactions (e.g., health tech companies, software bricks, etc.) from LOI to closing, independently structure deals, draft and negotiate LOIs and SPAs, run legal due diligence, identify and resolve deal-breaking issues, and deliver closed transactions
  • Solve multi-jurisdictional equity challenges, designing equity solutions for diverse groups and shipping attractive and compliant equity programs across countries
  • Own corporate governance legal operations by drafting Board resolutions and corporate documentation, making calls on shareholder rights and corporate law questions, structuring and executing share transfers and capital transactions, managing secondary transaction frameworks, and ensuring legal compliance of governance processes; strengthen Alan's governance structure to demonstrate autonomy and anticipate conflicts of interest
  • Systematically increase Alan's legal autonomy by building internal legal frameworks, templates, and decision-making guidelines that reduce reliance on external counsel; make judgment calls on legal risk and arbitrate which matters require external support vs in-house handling, and defend those calls based on risk assessments
  • Contribute to Alan's tax framework by partnering with Finance to dig into the legal aspects of complex international tax questions and of the product structures for our offerings
  • Manage the budget and quality of external legal work, providing clear briefs, challenging legal counsel advice, negotiating their fees, and deciding what we pay for vs. handle internally
  • Work as part of the Corporate Governance Area, led by Anne-Lise Delfanne: a group where legal experts collaborate closely with strategists to orchestrate equity programs, governance operations, and company-wide strategic initiatives; through mentorship and mutual challenge, all members push to venture outside primary expertise to drive stronger governance outcomes
  • Support teammates to develop a deep understanding of our legal and regulatory context so they can make educated decisions in transversal projects - helping Alan unlock new growth channels while securing regulatory compliance
  • Embrace that roles evolve and expand beyond initial scope; opportunities to grow across multiple domains (e.g., product bets, compliance, public affairs), building a unique path that matches ambitions and directly impacts the future of healthcare
Desired Qualifications
  • Automation enthusiast (bonus)

Alan offers digital health insurance combined with a full healthcare platform. It sells health insurance plans to companies for their employees (B2B2C) as well as plans for self-employed individuals, generating revenue from premiums. The product is an all-in-one mobile/online app that manages quotes, invoices, and reimbursements (most processed within 24 hours) and provides a health ecosystem: a doctor finder map, telemedicine with multiple medical specialists seven days a week, mental-wellness resources, and personalized health information. Alan differentiates itself with a user-centric, integrated healthcare experience and rapid claims processing, supported by substantial funding and strategic European partnerships, including Belfius. Its goal is to reach profitability by 2026 and continue expanding across Europe to become a broader health platform beyond traditional insurance.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$842.4M

Headquarters

Paris, France

Founded

2016

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Over one million members and €800m+ annualized revenue support scale economics.[4][6]
  • France profitability and rapid reimbursement improve trust and operating leverage.[3][4]
  • Canada expansion and new services like Alan Precision open additional growth vectors.[3][4]

What critics are saying

  • Claims inflation can quickly break Alan's breakeven claims-to-premiums model.[3]
  • Incumbents can copy digital benefits features and squeeze its 12%-14% take rate.[3][2]
  • Cross-border expansion increases regulatory, licensing, and integration execution risk.[1][3]

What makes Alan unique

  • First new French insurer licensed since 1986, built as a digital super-app.[1]
  • Combines insurance, prevention, telemedicine, reimbursements, and virtual clinic in one app.[1][4]
  • Uses AI and transparency to simplify care access and improve member experience.[2][5]

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

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Professional Development Budget

Conference Attendance Budget

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Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-2%
Maddyness
Mar 24th, 2026
Kylian Mbappé invests in French healthtech unicorn Alan valued at $5.7B

French healthtech unicorn Alan has secured an investment from Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé through his Coalition Capital fund as part of a €100 million funding round that values the company at €5 billion. The investment amount, described as "significant", was announced at Alan's 10th anniversary event in Paris. Mbappé will partner with Alan to co-develop services for its 1.1 million members. From April, users can compete against the footballer in Alan's mobile app, with AI assistant Mo providing health advice based on Mbappé's daily habits. Alan also announced the acquisition of preventative health startup Aro and the launch of Alan Precision, a comprehensive health check-up service analysing over 80 biomarkers for €249. The company reported €785 million in annual recurring revenue and has achieved profitability in France.

BetaKit
Mar 11th, 2026
Alan raises fresh funding as it entrenches in Canada

Alan raises fresh funding as it entrenches in Canada. French Insurtech firm raises 100 million euros to continue international expansion. Just under a year after French insurance technology unicorn Alan entered Canada, it has raised 100 million euros ($157 million CAD) to entrench itself in the country. Alan says it's now licensed nationwide and serves more than 1,600 workers across Canada. Alan announced the fresh funding round, which valued the company at more than five billion euros, on Wednesday morning. The round was led by Index Ventures through its growth fund, with participation from other international investment firms and angel investors, including prominent Canadian tech leaders like Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke and Wealthsimple CEO Mike Katchen. In a news release, Alan said the fresh round follows a strong year of growth, reaching 785 euros million in annual recurring revenue and achieving operational profitability in its largest market, France. The funding will be used to continue Alan's international expansion, including in Canada, where it launched last April with the intention of bringing more competition to the country's health insurance market. Founded in 2016, Alan sells health insurance to employers and provides virtual healthcare to their employees through its app. Workers can chat with doctors, order prescription glasses, and access preventative care. The company says it serves more than one million workers across 37,000 companies in France, Belgium, Spain, and Canada. Alan has previously received investment from a large Canadian backer, the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board. Its venture arm, Teachers' Venture Growth, led its 2022 Series E financing and participated in its Series F round. Currently running its Canadian operations out of Toronto, Alan said it plans to expand to Montréal and to continue hiring for its Canadian team. BetaKit has reached out for more details on Alan's hiring goals. Alan's general manager of Canada, Mark Goad, told BetaKit last year that it intended to grow its local workforce to 50 over the next four years. In a statement following this week's fundraise, Alan co-founder and CEO Jean-Charles Samuelian-Werve called Canada "an important long-term market" for the company. "Employers and employees here are looking for a simpler way to access and use their health benefits," Samuelian-Werve said. "We believe there is a real opportunity to bring a more transparent and accessible approach to healthcare in Canada." Samuelian-Werve is also a co-founding adviser and board member at French AI company Mistral AI, which was valued at 11.7 billion euros last year. When Alan launched in Canada, its plans were initially only available in Ontario and Alberta while the company waited for approval in British Columbia and Québec. Following this latest round, Alan said it's now licensed nationwide and serves more than 1,600 workers across Canada, including those working for early customers like Rates.ca and Venn. In addition to hiring in Canada, Alan said it plans to add more health services and flexible benefits options for employers to its platform. Feature image courtesy Alan. BVZ launch. Are you a founder or co-founder building a tech solution in the Health and Wellness industry? Launch is a 4-month, non-equity incubator for MVP-ready health and wellness startups, offering non-dilutive funding, venture workshops, hands-on mentorship, industry validation opportunities, and access to a strong founder and alumni network.

TechCrunch
Mar 11th, 2026
French healthtech Alan hits $5.7B valuation with $113M raise, $887M ARR

Alan, a French health insurance startup, has raised €100 million ($116 million) led by Index Ventures, reaching a €5 billion valuation (approximately $5.83 billion). New investors include Greenoaks, Kaaf and SH, alongside business angels such as Shopify founder Tobi Lütke and footballer Antoine Griezmann. Founded in 2016, Alan serves one million employees, freelancers and retirees across France, Belgium, Spain and Canada with 740 staff. The company reported €785 million ($915 million) in annual recurring revenue in 2025, up 53% from 2024, and achieved operational profitability in France. Alan has halved its losses as a percentage of revenue over the past year and plans to invest in technology and AI. The company is targeting $1.16 billion in ARR for 2026 rather than prioritising profitability.

Maddyness
Mar 11th, 2026
Alan raises $113M, reaches profitability in France with $887M revenue

Alan, the French health insurance startup, has raised €100 million in a Series C round led by Index Ventures, with participation from Belfius, Greenoaks, Kaaf Investments and SH Capital. Footballer Antoine Griezmann also joined as a business angel. The round values the company at €5 billion. The company reported 53% growth in annual recurring revenue to €785 million in 2025, serving over one million members across 37,000 client organisations. Alan has achieved profitability in France, its largest market representing three-quarters of activity, though group-wide profitability is targeted for 2027. The funding will support acquisitions and international expansion. After France, Belgium and Spain, Alan recently entered Canada and plans another country by 2027. The company holds €376 million in cash reserves.

Business Wire
Feb 17th, 2026
Alan launches in-app mental health clinic in Canada to simplify care access

Alan, a digital healthcare company, has launched Alan Clinic in Ontario, bringing licensed talk therapy directly into its insurance app. The service connects members with licensed psychotherapists through secure video sessions, eliminating administrative barriers and public wait times. The in-app platform handles scheduling, sessions and payment in one place, whilst maintaining separation between clinical care and insurance data. Sessions are end-to-end encrypted and not recorded, with clinical notes stored on Canadian servers accessible only to clinicians. Employers receive no identifiable health information. Founded in 2016, Alan combines health insurance with integrated care services. Mental health is the first care area offered through Alan Clinic, marking the beginning of the company's broader approach to integrating care services into the insurance experience in Canada.