Legal Associate

Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Legal Associate in a team that provides legal assistance primarily to the underwriting function of the business as well as to AXA XL's legal team globally. As a Legal Associate, you will support AXA XL's legal department by carrying out the review and negotiation of business-as-usual documents together with assistance in co-ordinating shared workflows and initiatives across the wider legal team, and other legal support activities.

What You'll Be DOING

What will your essential responsibilities include

• Reviewing, negotiating and monitoring non-disclosure agreements, confidentiality agreements, assignments of rights, lender endorsements and other legal documents received through a shared mailbox.
• Providing support in co-ordinating projects and in relation to process improvement initiatives, both locally and across the wider legal team. Working under the instruction of the Head of Legal - Global Solutions & Wordings Strategies.
• Undertaking other legal, administrative and operational tasks as required by the legal team.
• Working closely with, and under the day-to-day supervision of, the mailbox legal team in Gurugram.
  
  

You will report to Head of Legal – Delegated & Distribution (UK & Lloyd's).

What You Will BRING

We're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

Required Skills And Abilities

• Degree level qualification in Law or equivalent.
• Excellent written and collaborative communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Willingness to learn new processes, systems and ways of working and to propose new approaches where applicable. Competency in and willingness to use available AI tools is a must.
• Robust organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate activities, track actions and maintain attention to detail across multiple concurrent priorities.
  
  

Desired Skills And Abilities

• Ability to prioritise conflicting needs and progress matters expeditiously, proactively and follow through on projects to successful completion.
• Proactive and organised approach, with the ability to identify issues, follow up on actions and escalate matters appropriately.
• Ability to work resilient and also as part of a team.
  
  

Who WE are

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.

Learn more at axaxl.com

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 and 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 benefits
• 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. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Total Rewards

AXA XL's Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do.

We're committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence.

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.