Primary Details
Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
Paralegal
* Location: Leeds
* Type: Permanent, full time
* Hybrid role, happy to talk flexible working
The Opportunity
QBE International are excited to announce that we are recruiting a Paralegal to join our growing Legal team in Leeds. This opportunity would suit someone who is keen to develop their legal career within the insurance industry and gain exposure to a wide range of legal areas.
You will provide additional in-house capability, comprising legal and administrative support to the QBE International Legal team. This vital role involves performing tasks that do not necessarily require the expertise of a qualified solicitor, helping to 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 consider supporting professional qualifications at 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.
We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries, which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building 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 team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented, and kind.
Your new role
* Reviewing a range of basic commercial agreements, including confidentiality agreements, supplier terms and conditions, engagement letters, and IT and supplier contracts
* Working with lawyers on a diverse range of legal areas such as corporate, commercial, insurance, finance/treasury, people, marketing, and IT
* Assisting with major legal projects and coordinating actions, including supporting the Claims team with CCJs
* Handling general legal and non-legal queries (e.g. correct legal entity, signing of documents)
* Undertaking legal research and document preparation
* Working with the Legal Operations team, including updating intranet and online filing systems and supporting reporting requirements
* Utilising legal software and technology
* Supporting professional development by staying updated with changes in laws and regulations and participating in relevant activities
* Playing an active role in the development of procedures within the International Legal Team and keeping them up to date
* Managing internal and external stakeholder relationships
About You
* Experience supporting legal, commercial, or operational activities within a legal or professional services environment
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively
* A practical approach to work and problem-solving
* Confidence to act independently and make decisions within your level of competence, with the ability to recognise when to seek guidance
* Sound knowledge of MS Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Copilot
* Strong IT skills and an interest in legal technology
* A team player with a proactive and collaborative mindset
Benefits
* 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.
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 Management
Equal Employment Opportunity
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
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