Paralegal

About the role

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 gain exposure to a wide range of legal areas. You will provide additional in-house capability, comprising legal and administrative support to the QBE International Legal team. This vital role involves performing tasks that do not necessarily require the expertise of a qualified solicitor, helping to 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, and 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 and non-legal queries (e.g. correct legal entity, signing of documents) Undertaking legal research and document preparation Working with the Legal Operations team, including updating intranet and online filing systems and supporting reporting requirements Utilising legal software and technology Supporting professional development by staying updated with changes in laws and regulations and participating in relevant activities Playing an active role in the development of procedures within the International Legal Team and keeping them up to date Managing internal and external stakeholder relationships About you Experience supporting legal, commercial, or operational activities within a legal or professional services environment Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively A practical approach to work and problem-solving Confidence to act independently and make decisions within your level of competence, with the ability to recognise when to seek guidance Sound knowledge of MS Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Copilot Strong IT skills and an interest in legal technology A team player with a proactive and collaborative mindset