Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

We are interested in bringing on 2 law students looking to develop functional knowledge and skills for general corporate and insurance-specific legal practice. You will work on a hybrid basis (both in-office and remote) with all levels of QBE’s Legal, Regulatory and Compliance (“LRC”) team and key stakeholders. During the ten-week internship, you will rotate through LRC’s four different working groups, each providing opportunities to complete substantive assignments and build relationships with experienced legal professionals.

Location: New York City, NY
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (2-3 days a week in the office)
The Hourly Rate: $40.75/hr
We are looking for 2 Interns this summer

Primary Responsibilities

Conduct legal research, review regulations and legal precedent and assist with drafting of agreements, contracts and opinions under the direct supervision of attorneys to facilitate corporate legal proceedings
Assist fulfillment of regulatory requests by partnering across the organization to gather, clarify and organize information to draft and submit timely responses
Collaborate with team by sharing information and seeking guidance on complex legal questions and inquiries to foster information sharing and thorough analysis of legal issues
Support legal projects by planning and prioritizing assigned work and drafting required correspondence to meet deadlines and achieve desired results
Assist with timely submission of required filings by monitoring and tracking filing statuses and communicating with regulators to ensure organizational compliance with multiple states’ requirements
Identify and communicate legal developments relevant to assignments to help develop responses and necessary updates of organizational policies and procedures
Prepare business correspondence (often using word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software)
Contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating cultural expectations and value “can do” people, accountability, diversity and inclusion, flexibility, continuous improvement, collaborations, creativity and fun
Support QBE values in personal work behaviors, decision-making, contributions and interpersonal interactions; manage own career development by soliciting feedback and valuing other perspectives

Required Qualifications

Currently enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school (position open to 1Ls and 2Ls)
Excellent legal research and writing skills
Eligible to lawfully work in the U.S.
Ability to work from May 27, 2025, to August 1, 2025

Preferred Competencies/Skills

Follow established guidelines to focus on details and complete tasks attentively and thoroughly
Communicate information in a clear, well-organized, and professional manner
Self-motivated and able to work under pressure
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Understand customer needs and goals actively look for ways to meet them
Multi-task and handle competing priorities
Escalate issues when necessary
Show drive and initiative
Be a willing, effective, and efficient learner
Professional, polished, poised and positive demeanor
Demonstrate interest in enhancing knowledge; seek opportunities to learn and grow
Use multiple resources to gather and review information and use logic to address work-related issues and problems

Preferred Knowledge

Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
Westlaw proficient.

QBE, a global insurance leader, is the proud parent company of NAU Country Insurance Company. NAU Country writes in 48 states and has nine locations nationwide. Together, we combine the history, expertise, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence to provide unparalleled insurance solutions to our customers and communities worldwide.

Compensation Package: The salary range for this role is provided above. This is the national range for location(s) listed. The salary offer will be decided based on the role's complexity, its location, and the candidate’s professional background, including their education and experience. Beyond the base salary, regular full-time and part-time employees will also be eligible for QBE’s annual discretionary bonus plan based on business and individual performance. We encourage all candidates to apply, even if their salary expectations fall outside of this range, as we are committed to finding the right fit for our team.

QBE Benefits: We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to:

Hybrid Working – a mix of working from home and in the office
22 weeks of paid leave for family growth, with 12 weeks available to all parents on a gender-equal basis
Competitive 401(k) program with company match up to 8%
Well-being program including holistic wellbeing coaching, gym membership, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
Tuition Reimbursement for professional certifications, and continuing education
Employee Network and Community – QBE actively supports six Employee Networks, and many ways to give back to your community

To learn more, click here: Benefits | QBE US.

Why QBE? What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world?

At QBE, we’re enabling a more resilient future – for our customers, communities, environment, and for our people. We’re building momentum to achieve something significant and know our people are at the center of our success.

Our industry offers interesting and varied careers where you can help people to protect what matters most. As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind. And our international scale means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact.

Join us now, so you can be part of our success – and we can be part of yours!

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Commitment to Diversity

QBE is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with QBE, please inform our Talent Acquisition team to let us know the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; gender; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; protected veteran status; or disability or any other legally protected status. 

Supplementary information 

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Collaboration Tools, Communication, Critical Thinking, Data Entry, Document Management, Email Management, Financial Products, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Microsoft Applications, Report Writing, Research Analysis, Self Motivation, Time Management

How to Apply:

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.

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