Paralegal

Paralegal – Salary circa £30,000

Do you thrive in a fast-paced legal environment with an interest in the insurance sector? 

This role is ideal for someone with a legal qualification or solid financial services experience, looking to deepen their expertise in personal lines insurance, and brand protection and trademark matters. 

A bit about the job: 

We’re looking for a paralegal to join our UK General Insurance legal team. You will be joining a committed and collaborative team currently based primarily in Norwich.   

The role will support Aviva’s UKGI Personal Lines business to deliver its products including home, motor and travel insurance. You will also provide support to the wider Aviva group with protecting its brand and trademark portfolio.  

You’ll work closely with senior lawyers on legal and regulatory matters, helping to deliver first-class legal advice to the business across a range of insurance products, distribution channels and brands. Expect to assist with reviewing customer communications, documentation and marketing materials as well as conducting legal research and negotiating confidentiality agreements.  

You will also support the management of Aviva's trademark portfolio, including assisting with searches, filing and prosecution activities, and supporting the protection and enforcement of Aviva's intellectual property rights.  

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Law degree or equivalent.
• Some knowledge of intellectual property and/or UK General Insurance personal lines products and distribution arrangements would be advantageous.
• Strong communication and administrative skills and ability to manage your own workload.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to learning and developing expertise across a range of legal matters.

What you’ll get for this role:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too.  And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you.  We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

• Salary circa £30,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity -8% of annual salary Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s.
• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it
• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

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Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending at least 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

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We'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, or if you have any queries in relation to the vacancy, please send an email to beatrix.rozsa@aviva.com.