Contract Wordings Specialist - Career Returners Programme

TN United Kingdom; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen sucht einen Contracts Specialist, der einen bedeutenden Beitrag zur Erstellung und Analyse von Verträgen leistet. Diese Rolle bietet eine spannende Gelegenheit für Rückkehrer mit juristischer Erfahrung, um in einem dynamischen Team zu arbeiten. Mit einem flexiblen Arbeitsumfeld in Ipswich oder London und der Möglichkeit, remote zu arbeiten, unterstützt das Unternehmen die berufliche Entwicklung und das persönliche Wachstum. Profitieren Sie von einem umfangreichen Schulungsprogramm und einem Netzwerk von Fachleuten, während Sie Ihre Fähigkeiten auf die nächste Stufe heben. Dies ist Ihre Chance, Teil eines wachsenden Unternehmens zu werden und Ihre Karriere voranzutreiben.

Benefits

25 Tage Urlaub plus Feiertage

Betriebliche Altersvorsorge

Lebensversicherung

Einkommensschutz

Gesundheitsplan oder private Krankenversicherung

Drei bezahlte Freiwilligentage pro Jahr

Mitarbeiteraktienplan

Rabattierte Fitnessmitgliedschaft

Notfallfamilienbetreuung

Zugriff auf einen rabattierten Gutscheinportal

Qualifications

• Erfahrung im Vertragsentwurf oder -prüfung.
• Kenntnisse in Vertragskonstruktion und Klauselsprache.

Responsibilities

• Entwicklung und Erstellung von Rückversicherungsverträgen.
• Technische Analyse von Vertragsformulierungen und Verbesserungsvorschläge.

Skills

Vertragsentwurf

Analytische Fähigkeiten

MS Word

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Detailorientierung

Education

Rechts- oder Versicherungsstudium

Tools

MS Word

Job description

Gallagher UK is partnering with Career Returners for a second year to launch our Career Returners Programme aimed at supporting returning professionals whose previous careers were in Insurance, Financial Services or Consulting industries. Melissa joined Gallagher’s Returner Programme in 2023 following an 18-year career break. You can read about Melissa’s return to work story here. We are excited to offer an incredible opportunity for a Contracts Specialist to join our team. This position is perfect for a Returner with legal experience who is looking to take the next step in your career. Join our established and growing Contract Wordings team in either Ipswich or London and be a part of our expanding company.

What can you expect from the program?

1. A 6-month paid employment opportunity, with a strong possibility of a permanent role at the end of the programme
2. Specialised coaching from Career Returners to support your return to the workplace
3. A mentor from a relevant Gallagher employee affinity group
4. A buddy to assist you in learning the ropes
5. Access to a curated suite of training and learning opportunities
6. Program of learning and networking opportunities with leaders from Gallagher
7. An opportunity to revamp your skills, update your resume with new experience, and grow your network

How you'll make an impact

As a Contracts Specialist, you will play a vital role in providing contract drafting and technical expertise to our broking teams in London and local offices across EMEA and APAC regions. Your work will have a direct impact on our clients and the success of our business. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we offer agile working options. Whether you prefer to work in our Ipswich or London office as well as remotely, we support agile working to ensure you have the flexibility you need.

• Develop and produce reinsurance contracts covering a range of reinsurance lines, including Property and Casualty business and Life Reinsurance.
• Provide technical analysis of contract wording, suggesting improvements, coverage enhancements, and compliance with internal procedures and external regulatory requirements.
• Support and resolve contract-related queries from Clients, Underwriters, and internal customers.
• Stay up to date with the latest market developments and clauses, ensuring that the latest guidance is communicated to all relevant parties.
• Support and drive process improvement and innovation.
• Ensure all contracts align with the Contract Certainty Code of Practice and adhere to the London Market Reform guidelines.

About You

• Experience in a similar role drafting or reviewing contracts, or relevant expertise gained from a legal or insurance background.
• Knowledge of contract construction and clause language.
• Proficiency in MS Word.
• Attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Communication skills with the ability to discuss and explain contractual language to various audiences.
• Ability to organize and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Ability to work autonomously or collaboratively, as required.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Join our team and be a part of a company that values your expertise and offers opportunities for growth and development. Apply now and take the next step in your career as a Contracts Specialist.

Compensation and benefits

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days
• Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to
• Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x
• Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up
• Health cash plan or Private medical insurance

Other benefits include: Three fully paid volunteering days per year, Employee Stock Purchase plan, Share incentive plan, Critical illness cover, Discounted gym membership, Season ticket loan, Access to a discounted voucher portal, Emergency back-up family care, and many more…