Convex is looking for a highly motivated and talented Graduate Trainee to join our dynamic Legal Team. This role is an excellent opportunity for a recent law graduate who is eager to gain practical experience while training to qualify as a solicitor through the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). The successful candidate will work closely with experienced lawyers, gaining exposure to various areas of law including Corporate, Commercial, Wordings and Claims Litigation.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough legal research on diverse topics related to insurance law, corporate law, and regulatory compliance.
- Analyse and summarise legal documents, case law, and statutes.
- Stay updated on legal trends and developments impacting the insurance sector.
- Assist in drafting and reviewing contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
- Prepare legal correspondence, memos, and reports.
- Handle enquiries and provide initial legal advice under supervision.
- Assist in the preparation of legal presentations and documentation.
- Ensure adherence to company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
- Work towards completing the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) alongside daily responsibilities.
- Engage in continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
Skills, Qualifications and Competencies
- Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Eagerness to learn and develop professionally.
- Resilient and adaptable with a proactive attitude.
- High ethical standards and integrity.
- Basic understanding of insurance law and corporate law is a plus.
Please note that we can only accept applications from graduates who are in their final year of study or that have graduated in the last 12 months with a Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- 30 days Annual Leave
- Birthday Leave
- 10% Employer Pension Contribution
- Private Health Insurance Medical Cover
- Group Income Protection
- Life Assurance Cover
- Income Protection
- Enhanced Parental Leave
- Annual Health Check
- 3 days of Volunteer Leave each year
- 10 days of help with care (elder/ childcare) through Bright Horizons
- £1,300 to spend on learning & wellbeing
- Give as You Earn
- Cycle to Work
About Convex Insurance
In 2019, Stephen Catlin and Paul Brand co-founded Convex with $1.7bn of initial committed capital to underwrite insurance and reinsurance for complex specialty risks. The company has since received an A.M. Best rating of A (Excellent) and regulatory approval to operate in London, Bermuda, Luxembourg and United States.
We have also welcomed leaders in their fields from across the insurance industry, bringing a diversity of thought and approach.
We live our values in every facet of our business:
Earn our reputation
Everything we do affects how others see us. Our success depends upon our reputation, for which all of us share responsibility.
Straightforward and fair
We tell it like it is, with fairness, dignity and respect. We strive to do the right thing always, however hard it seems.
Determined to improve
However good we are, we are not complacent. We know we can always be better and we never stop trying to improve.
Inspired by opportunity
We come to the market and to every client engagement without baggage. There is no limit to what we can achieve together.
Enjoy being different
We feel positive about change and we are not afraid to try new things in our quest for a better way for clients, stakeholders and colleagues to do business.
