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Underwriting Specialist - Professional Indemnity

At Allianz Commercial (AzC), we are the global leader for insuring corporate and...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

134147.00 - 229966.00 USD / Year

Allianz

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5-7 years' experience in Underwriting profitable business in Professional Indemnity
Specialized expert understanding of Miscellaneous Professional, Lawyers Professional, Accountants Professional, and/or Insurance Agents & Brokers
5-7 years' experience in demonstrating established relationships with brokers at peer group level and well established within market
5-7 years' experience in specialized understanding of regional / local LoB insurance markets and competitor landscape, including global elements
3-5 years' experience in good understanding of legal and regulatory framework
3-5 years' experience working in complex, global matrix organization
College degree preferably in Economics, Finance, Insurance Management, or Business Administration
Completion of professional insurance qualification (e.g. CII, RPLU) is a plus

Job Responsibility

Underwrite profitable new and renewal business to meet Line of Business (LoB) targets regionally in accordance with underwriting guidelines and underwriting authority
Participate in the development and execution of Zonal Underwriting strategy for LoB(s) and work closely with Market Management, Claims and other product lines to achieve key marketing strategies, including cross- selling
Underwrite new and renewal accounts to meet top and bottom-line targets
Negotiate price and terms and conditions with producers
Underwrite in line with Financial Lines governance framework - e.g. Underwriting Authorities, global MSU, Underwriting Guidelines, Rules and Principles
Proactively support completion of policy administration and credit control processes
Contribute to development and execution of zonal Underwriting strategy for LoB
Training, developing and coaching of less experienced staff (including Underwriters)
Proactively support acquisition of new business and retention of existing business (including client and producer negotiations where necessary)
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key brokers and clients and other relevant stakeholders (e.g. risk managers)

What we offer

Hybrid working model
Great compensation and benefits package
Generous bonus scheme and pension
Career development and digital learning programs
International career mobility
Support for flexible working
Health and wellbeing (including private healthcare and generous parental leave benefits)
Opportunities to be engaged in shaping a future that is safe, inclusive and sustainable

Fulltime

Legal Assistant – Construction Litigation

We are seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant with a strong backg...

Location

Canada , Vancouver

Salary:

50000.00 - 70000.00 / Year

Aplin

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) Certificate
Experience providing administrative support in Construction Litigation
Willingness to work in-office full-time
3–5 years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant
Strong understanding of Civil Litigation, including court filing and service procedures
Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and research tools
Typing speed of approximately 60 wpm
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
High attention to detail, initiative, and professionalism

Job Responsibility

Support lawyers within the Construction Litigation and Commercial Group
Coordinate workflow across support services
Ensure timely completion of tasks such as document production, file management, and administrative work
Calendar management
Meeting coordination
Client communication
Document review
Billing support
Collaboration with other departments

What we offer

Comprehensive benefits package
Paid vacation and personal days
Professional development and training opportunities
Access to firm-wide resources, mentorship, and employee programs

Fulltime

In-house lawyer Labour Law

In-house lawyer Labour Law (m/f/d)

Location

Germany , Düsseldorf

Salary:

Not provided

Vodafone

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

professional (Labour and Works Constitution Act) at a high level
Structured in the way of thinking and working, solution-oriented, mentally flexible
Very reliable, conscientious and responsible
Able to work in a team and responsive ("Speed")
"capable" in expression and communication
Confident, convincing and authoritative
resilient
self-initiative
Understanding the market environment (Ambitious & Competitive) and the economic context
Networking

Job Responsibility

Independent advice and support of of Vodafone Group Services GmbH management board, HR and HR-supported divisions in all labour law and works constitution law issues to promote the company's success and minimise business and litigation risks
Independently advises and supports the Head of HR, management board, HR and all areas of the company supported by HR in all labour law issues and matters
Collaborates with the departments supported by HR
Conducts labour law disputes (lawsuit proceedings, resolution proceedings) in the first instance on his/her own responsibility and accompanies such proceedings in the second and, if necessary, third instance
Provides labour t law advice and support in negotiations with works constitution bodies
Liases and manages external lawyers
Creates, reviews and supports the creation of labourlaw documents and supports the completion of correspondence in labour law-related context
Analyzes and examines pending legal issues, points out possible solutions and provides legal advice based on the specific business background
Contact person, consultant and expert for HR and the BU supported by HR in achieving business goals
Advises employees and managers of the company on matters pertaining to labour law

Contracts Associate Lawyer

The Associate Lawyer – Contracts will review, draft and negotiate commercial con...

Location

United States , Wayzata

Salary:

110000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Year

Cargill

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school
Licensed and in good standing to practice law in the US
Minimum 5 years experience in commercial contracts, especially in the areas of procurement, capital expenditures and construction agreements
Proficient with MS Office Suite (MS Teams, Outlook. Word, Excel, Power Point)
Proven solid verbal and written communications skills
Knowledge and experience in common law legal principles and contracts

Job Responsibility

Collaborate with members of the law team and clients to structure and execute commercial transactions.
Draft, review and negotiate legal documents including a wide variety of commercial contracts such as agreements relating to procurement (goods and services), distribution, external manufacturing, capital expenditure, construction, information technology, intellectual property, consulting, sales, licenses and other legal agreements ensuring alignment with business objectives and legal compliance.
Communicate, collaborate and strategize with clients, outside counsel, third parties and lawyers and paralegals within the organization.
Develop, manage and leverage systems for workflow management, tracking and communicating the status of legal matters.
Provide leadership and support in one or more contract categories, including template, playbook and quality control oversight.
Provide leadership and support on special projects as appropriate.
Pursue professional development in support of the global contracts group, law and company priorities.
Independently handle complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff.
Strong risk assessment and issue-spotting skills
ability to design practical, business-aligned solutions

What we offer

discretionary incentive award

Fulltime

Business Development Executive

The Business Development Executive, Advisory and Contentious Groups with focus o...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Baker McKenzie Italy

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience in a marketing and/or business development role, preferably in a professional services environment
Experience working with stakeholders and developing relationships
Strong judgement and a demonstrable track record for confidently suggesting well-reasoned independent strategic recommendations and ideas
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Able to effectively co-ordinate and communicate competing priorities with workload, some of which will have time sensitive deadlines
Good and developed practical understanding of marketing and communications
Self-motivated and independent, and able to work with a minimum of supervision at times
Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint at an intermediate level
Comfortable working across multiple cultures and time zones in a matrix organization
Strong interpersonal skills, including pleasant nature and ability to collaborate with others

Job Responsibility

Support the execution of BDMC plans for the Employment and DR PGs by delivering high-quality BDMC support and bringing in BDMC Specialists and End-to-End functions as required
Support the implementation of Employment and DR priorities such as client targeting, thought leadership, effective response to requests for proposals, and assisting with a range of projects across the practice group
Maintain and develop the Firm's profile within the Groups being supported, including a selection of sponsorship, trade body membership, and in-house campaign initiatives
Lead on and support the Business Development Managers with the planning, coordination, and execution of client-facing and peer events
Supporting the Partners and lawyers to identify and implement external profile-raising opportunities, including our thought-leadership program/campaigns, article writing, and speaking opportunities
Champion the use of social media from helping the lawyers focus on content generation, to upskilling the group to post and share our content regularly
Work with colleagues across BDMC, Client Development, and Industry Sectors to ensure lawyers are armed with information on the latest trends and related hot topics/talking points
Ensure that content and materials suitable for BDMC purposes are captured, kept up-to-date, and shared
develop new materials for prioritized and additional service lines

Paralegal Manager

We are seeking an experienced Paralegal Manager to lead and oversee our paralega...

Location

United States , Minneapolis

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or relevant work experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a paralegal
At least 3 years of experience managing a large team of paralegals or other timekeeping professionals, preferably across multiple offices and practice areas
Proven financial acumen, with proficiency in productivity metrics within a billable or professional services environment
Strong, well-developed employee relations and conflict resolution skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills combined with strong analytical ability
Demonstrated ability to set priorities, exercise sound judgment, and recognize when to escalate matters to management
Highly resourceful and organized with a professional and ethical demeanor
Adept at maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive matters with discretion
Strong critical thinking and decision-making abilities with the foresight to address complex problems effectively.

Job Responsibility

Lead and manage the paralegal support function, including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, utilization, and professional development
Coordinate and participate in the orientation and onboarding of new paralegals, ensuring they receive appropriate training and access to essential resources
Handle performance management, employee relations issues, counseling, and career coaching for paralegals in collaboration with Human Resources
Lead and manage the performance evaluation process, including soliciting lawyer feedback, reviewing evaluations, and conducting annual performance reviews with supervisees
Actively engage with practice groups and individual lawyers to understand their needs and the skills of the paralegals, ensuring high-quality legal work and efficient support is provided
Manage paralegal workflow, capacity, utilization, and assignments to enable timely and efficient attorney support
Approve employee PTO requests and timesheets via the Time and Attendance System
Participate in additional projects or provide supplemental support to Practice Group Directors as assigned.

What we offer

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Paid Leave, PTO and Holidays
Life Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability
Retirement Benefits

Fulltime

Director & Associate General Counsel – Data Protection Team Lead

We are looking for a senior-level legal leader within the EU Data Legal team. Th...

Location

Ireland , Dublin

Salary:

Not provided

Business Development Manager - Litigation & Investigations

We need a Business Development Manager to join our Marketing and Business Develo...

Location

United States , Atlanta; New York; Washington D.C.

Salary:

134000.00 - 219000.00 USD / Year

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Degree educated
a marketing or business qualification preferred
At least 5 years’ experience in marketing or business development, ideally within professional services
Knowledge and experience of Litigation & Investigations preferred, but not essential
Skilled at influencing and collaborating across all levels of an organization and deal professionally with all internal and external clients on all levels
Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen
Ability to work autonomously as well as collaborating as part of a team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proven ability to present to key stakeholders
Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented
Experience and confident in managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously across multiple stakeholders and jurisdictions

Job Responsibility

Developing the marketing and business development plans for some key Litigation & Investigations Practice Groups
Liaising with lawyers, often leading meetings/calls to identify opportunities to develop business, aligning initiatives with our strategy
Working closely with individual partners on personal BD plans – ensuring alignment with department priorities and helping to execute. Reporting back to BD team
Leading on regional, practice, sector and other business development initiatives as needed. This may include global and cross practice initiatives
Setting and managing of agreed budgets and guidelines
Managing and leading on complex practice group RFP and proposals, management and production of individual pitches/capability statements. This includes strategy setting, content development, partner preparation, and post-pitch reviews. Tracking and monitoring as necessary to analyze success rates
Planning and overseeing events, sponsorships, and conferences, identifying opportunities for networking, client engagement, and measurable ROI
Leading on the execution of brand profiling projects, such as sponsorship, thought-leadership and other campaigns from start to finish, leveraging internal support, driving collaboration and innovation
Leading on internal and external comms e.g. PR opportunities, website and social media
Working closely with partners and lawyers to identify client opportunities, support cross-selling, and strengthen key client relationships

What we offer

Additional compensation may include an annual discretionary bonus

Fulltime

Group Professional Support Lawyer

WorkNest

Location:
United Kingdom , Chester

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Not provided

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Job Posted:
February 17, 2026

Expiration:
February 28, 2026

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