Paralegal - Insurance, Orlando

Paralegal – Security & Counterparty
Base Location: Remote based out of Tampa, Miami, Jacksonville, Charlotte & Birmingham.
Due to our global success Howden is looking for a Paralegal to join our growing Security & Counterparty Division in the US.
You would be joining during an incredibly exciting period of growth where your entrepreneurial spirit and mindset will flourish alongside other talent individuals.
Why should you apply?
People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture.
It's what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down disappointed head-hunters for years.
Whatever your priorities – work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you'll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.
What is this role?
As a Paralegal in this team you would be responsible for providing administrative support to other members of the Security & Counterparty team in relation to contracts that need reviewing and agency applications that need completing.
They will assist with the creation, maintenance and integrity of the business records as requested by the Head of Security & Counterparty.
The job holder will ensure that responsibilities and agreed objectives are completed in accordance with the relevant Company and/or Group policies, and consistent with their assigned responsibilities.
What will you be doing?
Planning/Reporting
Maintains records to produce metrics and updates measures to ensure their continued effectiveness
Manages assigned projects and contributes to other projects as required with minimal supervision
Provides relevant management information to senior management with minimal supervision
Technical
Assists the business to complete Agency/Intermediary questionnaires and other on-boarding documents
Works with more senior members of the team to gather and utilise information contained within the Company systems and where applicable externally which is used for the monitoring of security and counterparties
Mentoring more junior members of the team and providing training and support when required
Keeps informed of all regulatory and legal changes which impacts on the job role
Ensures up to date records are maintained at all times on the Company systems
Responds appropriately to urgent issues as they arise
Reviewing and negotiating various SCP contracts with minimal supervision
Attending market and client calls
Providing support to the Contracts Manager and acting as deputy in the Contracts Manager's absence.
Policy, Process and Procedures
Meets all competency requirements by undertaking training and following agreed principle, policies, processes and procedures
Ensures accurate records are maintained and highlights any potential improvements in procedures to other members of the team
Interprets instructions and issues arising, and then implement actions according to policies and procedures
Environment, Customer Focus and Relationships
Builds strong and effective relationships across the business to promote a positive image of the Security & Counterparty team and efficiently support work activities.
Promotes an open line of communication to, from and within the Security & Counterparty team
Maintains awareness of organisational structures and activities, including cross-border activities and intercompany relationships/dependencies, in order to understand business dynamics, pressures and needs.
Maintains awareness of regulatory developments and supports the business in assessing impacts and enhancing controls where necessary.
Attends internal and external seminars, forums and events where necessary, to increase own knowledge and understanding of changing priorities, new legislation and market trends etc.
Behaves with all clients (both internal and external) fairly and ethically
Shares information that could be beneficial to the Operating Entity/Group
Personal Development
Actively undertakes personal development to ensure up to date knowledge and understanding of best practice
Remains aware of external, industry, legal and regulatory developments etc. to ensure practice and outputs are of a sufficiently high standard
Keeps informed of all legal and regulatory developments relevant to the Operating Entity/Group
Regulatory and Compliance
Ensures compliance with all applicable legal, fiscal and regulatory obligations in the form of policies and procedures
Ensures correct authorisation is obtained and processes followed when required by the Operating Entity and/or Group
Maintains accurate records and deal with correspondence appropriately
Operates in an honest, professional and ethical manner
Strictly adheres to the Group Employee Code of Conduct which strongly aligns to the FCA's code of conduct that all regulated entities must adhere to
Completes all relevant regulatory training
What are we looking for?
Ideally a few years Legal experience within the Insurance industry.
Previous experience in contract negotiations
Good written and oral communication skills.
Logical approach
Self-motivated
Actively listens
Analytical and problem solving skills
Good planning, organisation, delivery and time management skills
Able to prioritise effectively
Ability to articulate complex concepts simply
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal and Administrative
Industries
Insurance
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