We have a great opportunity for a lawyer to join a highly regarded Legal team as a trusted Legal Advisor to the business teams within our UK insurance company, supporting them in the execution of their strategy by providing pragmatic solutions on a wide range of legal matters.
Your new role
To provide pragmatic legal advice on a wide range of insurance matters for the Underwriting teams and European Operations (EO) business projects as required and to provide advice in support of Senior Legal Counsel
To assist in the ongoing development of the EO Legal team and its promotion within EO as a valuable resource to the business
To be aware of existing processes and controls for legal risk management and to assist Senior Legal Counsel as necessary to ensure risks are managed in line with best practice and QBE corporate philosophy
Build and maintain strong and effective relationships with key stakeholders in the business
Assist with supporting in
Ability to carry out specific research task ("know where to look")
Broad range of work including insurance distribution contracts, general commercial contracts and ability to negotiate with third party in order to bring contracts to execution and completion.
About you
A good understanding of English insurance law and experience of the London insurance market and a good technical insurance knowledge across commercial insurance business
Sound understanding of UK general insurance regulation is preferable
Experience of multi-jurisdictional work is useful
Sound knowledge of MS office products and strong IT skills
Excellent drafting and client management skills
Ability to prioritise and work under pressure
Good presentation and negotiating skills
A team player with a strong collaboration ethic
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Confidence to act independently and make technical decisions within competence, with ability to judge when to seek advice
Forward thinking and proactive in approach to work
Why QBE? At My Best
At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that's why we have created "At My Best". It's our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn't fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It's in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA - because we know it's not just what we do that matters, it's how we do it that makes the difference. In addition to this, we also offer flexible parental leave for both parents and have several employee network groups that support and empower our diverse workforce.
At QBE, we view our people as our most precious asset. We understand the importance of fostering a work environment that is responsive to the changing needs of today's workforce. QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation.
Inclusion of Diversity
We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in.
We know that diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision making, improves the quality of our delivery and helps us to meet the needs of our customers.
We welcome applications from all; including individuals who identify as female, all ethnic backgrounds, and physical and mental abilities.
About QBE
QBE helps businesses build resilience through risk management and insurance.
QBE European Operations is part of QBE Insurance Group, one of the world's leading international insurers and reinsurers and Standard & Poor's A+ rated. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, QBE's gross written premium for the year ended 31 December 2021 was US$18.5 billion.
As a business insurance specialist, QBE European Operations offers a range of insurance products from the standard suite of property, casualty and motor to the specialist financial lines, marine and energy. All are tailored to the individual needs of our small, medium and large customer base.
To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our careers website .
What next?
If you have a passion to contribute to QBE's vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community, we encourage you to APPLY NOW! Simply click the "apply" button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role.
Please make the Talent Acquisition team aware should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process.
How 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.