Job Description
Legal Associate La Défense, France or Madrid, Spain
Please send your CV in English or French
What you’ll be doing Support Legal France Team members and especially the Senior Legal Counsel in dealing with day-to-day requests for legal advice coming from local Underwriting and Operations teams and from Colleagues of the network based abroad interested in pursuing business opportunities France; Be the point of contact and work as a true "Business Partner" for several underwriting departments; Review and validate various contractual documents ((re)insurance contracts, confidentiality agreements, mandates, brokerage protocols, commercial contracts ...); Propose to underwriters and underwriting assistants solutions that comply with applicable law and are adapted to the needs of AXA XL's clients and partners; Manage various projects and deadlines, particularly with regard to the implementation and monitoring of new products ; Carry out a legal watch, participate in the updating of the legal culture and in the training of the company's underwriters, underwriting assistants, CDLs and claims handlers; Provide assistance to AXA XL teams on issues related to Multinational programs; Provide support, upon request, to AXA XL's international transversal teams; Helping with coordinating activities provided by external counsels ; Reporting Reporting to the Head of Legal France & Southern Europe What you’ll bring Masters in French private law, preferably in insurance law; Experience in an insurance company, brokerage firm and/or law firm Broad knowledge of insurance law, reinsurance, common contract law and tort law; Excellent writing skills, especially in contractual matters ; Ability to adapt to a fluid work environment with rapidly changing needs and priorities ; Ability to take initiative, to work independently and to evolve within a multidisciplinary team; Curiosity, attention to detail and pedagogy ; Highly responsive and able to manage workload with minimal supervision; Ability to work in a team and to build strong relationships with others; Very good analytical and synthesis skills; Fluency in English & French is imperative, both orally and in writing
What we offer Inclusion AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic
At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture enables business growth and is critical to our success
That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential
It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed
Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe
Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements Enhanced family-friendly leave
Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter Learn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity
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Sustainability At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy
In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities
We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future
Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience”, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations
Our Pillars: Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us
Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future
We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans
Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far-reaching and significant
Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption
We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions
Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future
Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business
We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting
AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs
These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving
For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability
AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks
For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it
How
By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business − property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty
With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward
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