Professional Indemnity and Risk Lawyer NEW

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a qualified solicitor or lawyer to join the Risk & Compliance team of a well-established and growing London law firm. Working closely with the Director of Risk & Compliance, you will play a key role in managing claims, complaints, regulatory matters and professional risk issues, whilst providing strategic support across the wider compliance function.

Client Details

Our client is a highly regarded UK law firm with a strong reputation across a broad range of practice areas. With multiple offices and a collaborative, people-focused culture, the firm has built a successful Risk & Compliance function that plays a central role in supporting the business, managing regulatory obligations and driving best practice across the firm.

Description

The firm is seeking an experienced Risk & Compliance Lawyer (5+ PQE) to provide support across a broad range of professional risk, regulatory and compliance matters.

Reporting directly to the Director of Risk & Compliance, you will assist with the management of professional indemnity claims, complaints handling, regulatory issues and wider risk management initiatives. This role would suit an experienced lawyer with a background in professional indemnity, regulatory compliance, claims handling or law firm risk management.

• Support the Risk & Compliance team in ensuring adherence to legal, regulatory and professional obligations.
• Assist with the management of professional indemnity claims, notifications and insurer relationships.
• Manage client complaints and support any associated litigation matters.
• Liaise with insurers, brokers, panel solicitors and regulatory bodies.
• Assess potential risk exposure and advise on mitigation strategies.
• Manage notifications and reporting requirements under the firm’s PII arrangements.
• Monitor claims trends and prepare management information and reporting.
• Maintain and develop claims, complaints and risk registers.
• Advise on conflicts, confidentiality, undertakings and professional conduct matters.
• Support the COLP and wider Risk & Compliance team on regulatory projects.
• Assist with data protection, confidentiality and privacy matters where required.
• Deliver and support training sessions on risk and compliance topics.
• Monitor developments in legal regulation, professional standards and risk management.

Profile

• Qualified Solicitor or Lawyer with a minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Previous experience within professional indemnity, claims, complaints, regulatory compliance or risk management.
• Experience gained within a law firm or professional services environment is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of SRA Standards and Regulations.
• Knowledge of data protection, confidentiality and privacy obligations.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with partners and senior stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Commercially minded with a practical and proportionate approach to risk.
• High levels of attention to detail, discretion and professional judgement.

Job Offer

• Opportunity to work directly alongside a highly experienced Director of Risk & Compliance.
• Broad and varied role covering claims, complaints, regulatory compliance and professional risk.
• Strong exposure to senior stakeholders, partners and business leaders.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Genuine opportunity to influence risk management practices across the firm.
• Hybrid working and competitive remuneration package.
• Excellent platform for further progression within legal risk and compliance.