L&H Legal Intern

This summer Legal Intern in the SGLA Law Department will be working with SGLA Attorneys to advise and support SGLA’s business in North and South America and collaborate with our parent and affiliate companies globally. Under the supervision of Attorneys, engage with our business clients, understand their business needs and risks and proactively work with them to reach solutions in a cost-effective manner. Complete legal and compliance research and projects as requested.

• With SGLA attorneys and compliance professionals work with business lines on specific projects
• Participate in Law Department and business meetings.
• Research, draft memoranda and prepare PowerPoint presentations related to legal research and related projects as requested
• Update and maintain various legal data bases.
• Attend ONE (Onboarding of New Employee) session.
• Attend abbreviated NEO (New Employee Orientation) program.
• Work with Manager and Intern Buddy to ensure that all expectations and goals are being met. Ask questions as needed.
• Complete all projects in a timely manner.
• Comply with all SCOR policies and procedures.
• Complete Reinsurance Industry Overview training (“Reinsurance Basics” courses provided by LOMA). Training is offered online.
• Make Final Presentation during Program Wrap-Up.
• Provide feedback on the program and offer suggestions for improvement.

Required experience & competencies

• Must possess excellent research and writing skills.
• Intellectually curious and interested in insurance, reinsurance and/or financial services
• Must be interested in working in a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment with professionals from multiple disciplines, including treaty, actuarial, finance, operations and sales and marketing. 
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner both within and outside the Law Department is critical to success.
• Ability to work on multiple assignments and projects simultaneously to timely completion. 

Required Education 

• Pursuing Juris Doctorate degree. Enrolled and in good standing in an accredited law school.