Associate Director

Talent Acquisition Business Partner - HowdenWho are we?Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mind-set, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 20,000 employees spanning over 100 countries. Our people are our biggest asset as well as our largest shareholder group and are everything that makes us unique; our inclusive culture, the quality service we offer our clients, and our continued growth, all come from our people-first approach. There’s no such thing as individual success. We all need to play our part, contributing our skills and experience to make a true difference. That’s Howden.

Why work at Howden?We have always been employee-owned and driven by entrepreneurial spirit. Right from the beginning, we''ve focused on employing talented individuals and empowering them to make a real difference to the company, whilst building successful and fulfilling careers at the same time. Simply put, we hire talented specialists and give them what they need to make a difference for clients. Always have, always will.

The roleHowden Surety are seeking a legally qualified candidate (law degree or equivalent to NQ and above) to work as part of their broking team based in London. The candidate would form of the legal and placement team, with a focus on supporting the team and leading placement of transactions with our international clients.

What you’ll do

Broking and placing surety bonds and guarantees.

Building and maintaining a relationship with clients and underwriters.

Reviewing and drafting of bond forms and indemnities for the Surety team.

Reviewing and analysing bonded contracts.

Drafting, negotiating and maintaining NDAs.

Assisting with maintaining exposure schedules for clients.

Assisting with compliance procedures as and when necessary.

Assisting the team with specific legal enquiries.

Who we’re looking for

Experience of working in an insurance/ surety/ bank environment desirable.

Good understanding of general contract law required.

A background in banking facility documents (including LMA style documents) is desirable but not essential.

A 2:1 undergraduate degree at minimum

Ability to manage deadlines and to manage own workload

Excellent written skills and attention to detail

What do we offer in return?A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new

We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges

We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond

Reasonable adjustmentsWe''re committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.

If you''re excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.

*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.

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