Paralegal (UK)

Who We Are
At Corebridge Financial, we believe action is everything. That’s why every day we partner with financial professionals and institutions to make it possible for more people to take action in their financial lives, for today and tomorrow.
We align to a set of Values that are the core pillars that define our culture and help bring our brand purpose to life:

• We are stronger as one: We collaborate across the enterprise, scale what works and act   decisively for our customers and partners.
• We deliver on commitments: We are accountable, empower each other and go above and beyond for our stakeholders.
• We learn, improve and innovate: We get better each day by challenging the status quo and equipping ourselves for the future.
• We are inclusive: We embrace different perspectives, enabling our colleagues to make an impact and bring their whole selves to work.

Who You’ll Work With

Corebridge Investments, a global institutional asset management organization, is seeking a legal assistant, resident in its London office.  The legal assistant will report to a Managing Director, Associate General Counsel of Corebridge Institutional Investments (Europe) Limited.

About The Role

Corebridge Investments prides itself on fostering and maintaining a professional, friendly, creative and supportive work environment.  This is a client-facing role that is fully integrated with the business.  Accordingly, the successful candidate will be expected to take ownership of, and help to promote, Corebridge’s positive business culture. The legal assistant’s primary role will be to assist the legal team of Corebridge Institutional Investments (Europe) Limited, which is authorized and regulated by the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority and is the non-U.S. arm of Corebridge Investments. 

The role would be ideal for someone looking to make a move into a paralegal role and will provide developmental opportunities for a willing and capable candidate. The role will be a full-time role.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing, amending and negotiating confidentiality agreements, and where appropriate, managing external law firm review of confidentiality agreements.

• Assisting with the company secretarial and corporate governance functions, including preparing board packs and assisting with taking minutes.

• Reviewing proposed vendor and other third-party contracts, inter-company agreements and other documents as required by business needs.

• Working closely and cooperatively with all Corebridge Investments’ business teams and Corebridge lawyers in order to promote effective and efficient processes and successful results; and

• Contributing to the Corebridge Global Legal, Compliance and Regulatory Department’s broader goals and projects, and developing expertise in other legal matters as required by business needs.

Skills and Qualifications

• The candidate must have a degree from a reputable UK university and experience of working within a top law firm.

• Must have a keen interest in the legal profession and ideally an understanding of, and appreciation for, finance and credit markets, demonstrated business acumen and a strong corporate legal background. 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• The ability to balance a varied workload of shifting priorities.

• Executive presence.

Location
This position is based in Corebridge Financial' s London office and is subject to our hybrid working policy, which gives colleagues the benefits of working both in an office and remotely.

Estimated Travel

Minimal travel.

Why Corebridge?
At Corebridge Financial, we prioritize the health, well-being, and work-life balance of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to support employees both personally and professionally, ensuring that they have the resources and flexibility needed to thrive.
Benefit Offerings Include:

• Health and Wellness: We offer a range of medical, dental and vision insurance plans, as well as mental health support and wellness initiatives to promote overall well-being.
• Retirement Savings: We offer retirement benefits options, which vary by location.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling services and resources are available to all employees.
• Volunteer Time Off: Employees may use up to 16 volunteer hours annually to support activities that enhance and serve communities where employees live and work.
• Paid Time Off: Eligible employees start off with at least 24 Paid Time Off (PTO) days so they can take time off for themselves and their families when they need it.

Eligibility for and participation in employer-sponsored benefit plans and Company programs will be subject to applicable law, governing Plan document(s) and Company policy.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Corebridge Financial, is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and we comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment laws. All applicants will be considered for employment based on job-related qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The Company is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. At Corebridge Financial, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to building a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our colleagues are respected as individuals and valued for their unique perspectives.
Corebridge Financial is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees, including any accommodations needed on the basis of physical or mental disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs.  If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please send an email to [email protected].  Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

To learn more please visit: www.corebridgefinancial.com

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