Compliance and Risk Counsel

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Compliance and Risk Counsel – Professional Indemnity and InsuranceLocation:

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PermanentAbout the RoleOur client, a leading international law firm, is seeking a qualified and experienced litigation lawyer to join their Compliance and Risk team as a Compliance and Risk Counsel, with a focus on professional indemnity (PI), complaints, and internal contentious matters. This is a fantastic opportunity for a litigation professional to operate at the intersection of legal risk, insurance, and regulatory compliance within a prestigious firm environment.The successful candidate will report to the Head of Professional Liability, who leads on managing the firm’s claims, complaints, and insurance matters across both PI and non-PI risk categories.Key ResponsibilitiesLead or support the reporting and management of professional indemnity claims, ensuring timely and effective resolution.Investigate and draft responses to client complaints, with a particular emphasis on those triggering or potentially triggering PI exposure.Manage simpler claims independently and liaise with external counsel on complex or high-value professional liability matters.Coordinate and maintain accurate records of all complaints, deadlines, and claims.Work directly with the Legal Ombudsman and other regulatory bodies on client-facing disputes.Prepare and support PI insurance notifications and renewals, working closely with the Head of Professional Liability and relevant brokers.Contribute to internal investigations and regulatory inquiries, particularly where potential liability or reputational risk to the firm may arise.Advise on a range of contentious matters, including supplier disputes and internal firm issues.Maintain compliance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Standards and Regulations, as well as all internal policies and procedures.Candidate ProfileUK-qualified lawyer with a minimum of 5–7 years’ post-qualification experience, ideally in civil/commercial litigation.Strong experience in professional indemnity and negligence claims—particularly acting for or against law firms or professional service providers.Proven ability to manage contentious matters in-house or within private practice.Familiarity with insurance coverage issues, especially related to PI policies.Direct experience with claims involving solicitors or legal professionals.Background in or exposure to regulatory risk, internal investigations, or law firm compliance.Previous in-house experience in a legal risk or claims role is beneficial.Experience working within a large City or international law firm environment.Self-sufficient and able to operate independently while collaborating effectively across multiple departments.Confident communicator with the ability to deliver complex or sensitive advice clearly and persuasively.Organized and detail-oriented, capable of managing deadlines and multiple workstreams.Resilient, adaptable, and proactive in ..... full job details .....