London
£70,000 to £95,000A leading US law firm is looking for a Risk Lawyer to join its London office in a newly created position within the Risk & Compliance team.
The successful candidate for the Risk Lawyer role will work closely with the Head of Risk & Compliance, the firm’s COLP and key contentious partners, with a particular focus on claims and complaints.
The firm is open to considering candidates on either a full-time or part-time basis.
Key Responsibilities for the Risk Lawyer role:
- Supporting the management of professional negligence claims, circumstances and potential exposures involving the firm, including reviewing relevant files and advising on risk and liability issues
- Working closely with the Head of Risk & Compliance, COLP, Claims Partners and other senior stakeholders in relation to contentious risk matters and claims strategy
- Acting as a key liaison point for the firm’s professional indemnity insurers and external legal advisers in relation to ongoing claims and notifications
- Preparing concise risk summaries and assessments relating to claims, complaints and other sensitive matters for internal and external stakeholders
- Managing the firm’s complaints process, including reviewing complaints, coordinating investigations and assisting with the drafting of formal responses
- Ensuring all complaints and regulatory matters are handled within applicable regulatory and internal deadlines
- Maintaining accurate records and reporting schedules relating to claims, complaints and associated risk matters
- Liaising with external bodies, including the Legal Ombudsman and the SRA, where required in relation to complaints or regulatory issues
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Supporting the preparation for annual professional indemnity insurance renewals, including collating claims information, exposure summaries and risk management initiatives
- Contributing to internal reporting, risk analysis and lessons learned exercises arising from claims and complaints trends
- Assisting with the development and delivery of training and guidance to fee earners on complaints handling, claims prevention and broader risk management issues
- Supporting the review and response process relating to Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and other information requests where required
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Assisting with wider Risk & Compliance projects and initiatives
Candidate Requirements:
- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with strong post-qualification experience
- Previous experience gained within a law firm risk & compliance function, in-house legal/risk team or private practice disputes/professional indemnity environment
- Strong understanding of SRA regulations, professional conduct obligations and law firm risk management principles
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Experience handling professional negligence claims, complaints and contentious matters within a legal environment
This is an excellent opportunity for a Risk Lawyer to join a highly regarded UK law firm in a newly created role with significant visibility across the business. Apply today or get in touch at [email protected]
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