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 to gain more exposure to all areas of the legal field.
You will provide additional in-house capability comprising of legal and administrative support to the QBE International Legal team. This vital role of performing tasks that do not necessarily require the expertise of a qualified solicitor and will 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, 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/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 systems and supporting with reporting requirements;
- Utilise legal software and technology;
- Professional development, staying updated with changes in laws and regulations, attending legal seminars, and participating in 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, including in particular Word, PowerPoint, Excel and 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 year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.
- 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, click Rewarding our people - QBE European Operations
Awards & Recognition
We value our employee’s 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, click here
Apply now and let’s make it happen!
If you’re 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 Management
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.
