Paralegal

AXA UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading team as a Paralegal at AXA UK, specifically in the Canopius Group Legal team. This role provides a unique opportunity for law graduates to engage with a dynamic legal environment, assisting in diverse legal tasks and contributing to an international insurance business while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Competitive base salary

Non-contributory pension

Discretionary bonus

Health and dental insurance

Qualifications

• Degree educated, preferably in law.
• Experience in reviewing documents and working in a legal setting.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in legal support and guidance across Canopius.
• Draft and review legal documents, including contracts.
• Manage incoming legal queries and provide administrative support.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Deadline Management

Attention to Detail

Education

Legal Practice Course

Solicitors Qualifying Examination

Job description

The Role

The Paralegal will be part of the Canopius Group Legal team.

This is an ideal role for a legal graduate, ideally who has completed their Legal Practice Course or Solicitors Qualifying Examination.

It will be a unique opportunity to join a dynamic legal team that is expected to provide exemplary levels of service advising Canopius’ fast-paced and rapidly expanding international insurance business.

The role will involve direct interaction with business stakeholders as a first point of contact, liaising with capability experts within the department, and showcasing the department’s expertise to the business.

We are open to applications from individuals who are applying for or have been offered a training contract with a law firm.

Responsibilities will include:

1. Assist in delivering legal support and guidance to all areas of Canopius on legal and regulatory issues.
2. Support the drafting and/or legal review of contracts and other materials (including supplier contracts, non-disclosure agreements, and terms of business agreements with brokers). Develop and improve processes for these tasks.
3. Serve as the first point of contact in the legal team for incoming legal queries through the legal mailbox and supplier contract system. Triaging and managing matter progress.
4. Assist in onboarding brokers and managing the TOBA mailbox for this process.
5. Provide ad hoc support for day-to-day legal tasks, resolving issues and escalating to senior colleagues as necessary.
6. Update internal documents (e.g., policies, procedures, contact lists, logs) and files, and archive relevant information received from internal and external stakeholders.
7. Provide administrative support to the legal team.

Other duties may be assigned. This job description is not all-inclusive. Employees may be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Skills and experience:

• Educated to degree level; Legal Practice Course or Solicitors Qualifying Examination preferred but not essential.
• Experience reviewing documents in line with a defined set of criteria.
• Experience working in a legal environment (ideally in-house in a regulated firm).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills with the capability to apply common sense.
• Ability to work to deadlines and complete tasks under pressure.
• Willingness to undertake administrative/clerical tasks to gain insight into the bigger picture.
• Attention to detail.

About Us

Our benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on overall wellbeing, including hybrid working, a competitive salary, non-contributory pension, discretionary bonus, health and dental insurance, and many other benefits supporting financial, physical, social, and psychological health.

About Canopius

Canopius is a global specialty lines (re)insurer and a leading insurer in Lloyd’s of London, with offices in the UK, US, Singapore, Australia, and Bermuda.

We foster a positive, inclusive culture that encourages employees to bring their whole selves to work, aiming for profitable and sustainable results.

Based in the City of London, we operate a flexible, hybrid working model and are committed to providing a respectful, inclusive environment. We are dedicated to equal employment opportunities and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We make reasonable adjustments during recruitment and employment; please inform us if you require any accommodations.