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Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeeParalegal
Location: Leeds
Type: Permanent full time
Hybrid role happy to talk flexible working
The Opportunity
QBEInternationalare excited to announce that we are recruiting a Paralegal to join our growing Legal teamin Leeds. Thisopportunitywould suitsomeone who is keen to develop their legal career within the insurance industry and to gain more exposure to all areas of the legal field.
You willprovideadditional in-house capabilitycomprisingof legal and administrative support to the QBE International Legal team. This vital role of performing tasks that do not necessarily require theexpertiseof aqualifiedsolicitorwill increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the broader legal team.
Having the right to work in the UK is a requirement for this role.QBE may considersupporting professional qualificationsat its discretion.
About QBE
At QBE we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.
Werean international insurer with more than 13000 people working across 26 countries which meanswerebig enough for your ambitions yet small enough for you to make a real exciting momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
What if you could have a positive impact at work and in the world As part of the QBE teamyoullget to spend every day working with people who are passionatetalentedand kind.
Your new role
Reviewing a range of basic commercial agreements including confidentiality agreements supplier terms and conditions engagement lettersITand supplier contracts;
Working with lawyers on a diverse range of legal areas such as corporate commercial insurance finance/treasury people marketing and IT;
Assistingwith major legal projects and coordinating actions including supporting the Claims team with CCJs;
Handling general legal/non-legal queries (e.g. correct legal entity signing of documents);
Undertaking legal research;
Document preparation;
Working with the Legal Operations team including updating intranet and online filing systemsand supporting with reporting requirements;
Utilise legal software and technology;
Professional development staying updated with changes in laws and regulations attending legal seminars andparticipatingin professional development activities;
Play an active role in the development of procedures within the International Legal Team and keeping the same up to date;
Internal & external stakeholder management
About you
2 years relevant paralegal experience
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Negotiation skills
Sound knowledge of MS Office products and strong IT skills includingin particularWord PowerPointExceland Copilot;
Effective organisational and administrative skills
Practical approach with ability to prioritise
Confidence to act independently and make technical decisions within competence with ability to judge when to seek advice
A team player
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:
30 days holiday a yearwith theoptionto buy up to 2additionaldays.
Flexible working-balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all this can include part-time job share and compressed hours.
Pension you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.
To learn more about benefits of working with us clickRewarding our people - QBE European Operations
Awards & Recognition
We value our employees experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:
Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2025:
Winner: Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year Winner: Reinsurer of the Year - QBE Re Winner: ESG Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year Winner: Insurance Personality of the Year - Chris Wallace Executive Director UK insurance
AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 Winner:Network Management of the Year
Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024:QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer
To learn more about our achievements clickhere
Apply now and lets make it happen!
If youre looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy click Apply today.
Your career. At the heart of it.
Skills:
Case Management Communication Critical Thinking Detail-Oriented Intentional collaboration Legal Consulting Legal Descriptions Legal Documents Managing performance Professional Development Regulatory Compliance Research Analysis Risk Management Sound Judgment Team ManagementHow to Apply:
To submit your application click Apply and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
Key Skills
- Legal Drafting
- Proofreading
- Google Docs
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- Legal Research
- Research Experience
- Paralegal
- Filing
- Writing Skills
About Company
QBE Insurance Group is one of the world's top 20 insurance and reinsurance companies, located in 26 countries. Visit us for company information.
