Compliance and Risk Counsel - Professional Liability and Insurance

Compliance and Risk Counsel - Professional Liability and Insurance

Compliance and Risk TeamThe Firm’s Risk Legal Team, led by the Firm’s General Counsel Susan Rosser, includes 12 lawyers and 3 paralegals advising on all aspects of legal risk, including financial crime compliance, claims, complaints, insurance, engagement terms, contracts, data privacy, SRA STaRS compliance and conduct issues and regulatory engagement.This role will report to the Head of Professional Liability, Alexia Drew, whose principal responsibilities include managing the Firm’s claims and complaints and insurance cover for PI and non-PI risks.Roles and ResponsibilitiesAssist the Head of Professional Liability with the reporting and management of claimsInvestigate and draft responses to client complaintsInvestigate claims and assist with responding to simpler matters or instructing outside counsel on more complex matters as requiredKeep track of all complaints and deadlinesLiaise with the Legal OmbudsmanAssist the Head of Professional Liability with insurance notificationsAssist the Head of Professional Liability with insurance renewalsAssist the General Counsel with internal investigations and regulatory investigationsAssist with any other contentious matters that may arise, such as any dispute between the Firm and its own suppliersComply with all relevant legal and regulatory obligations including the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Standards and Regulations, and Principles.Skills and experienceQualified lawyer likely to have at least 5-7 years’ experience of civil/commercial litigationIdeally, experienced in professional negligence workExperience of claims against solicitors an advantageExperience of insurance coverage issues an advantageRelevant experience may have been gained either in a fee-earning or in-house rolePerson specificationBe able to work with minimal supervision and using own initiativeAble to work effectively with and build strong relationships with colleagues at all levels across the FirmAble to articulate difficult messages and decisions to the business through effective communicationResilient, flexible in approach and responsiveSelf-motivated and able to take responsibility for taking matters through to completion or resolutionExperience of working in a large City or international law firm is desirable.Client serviceIntegrity and respectInterpersonal skillsInclusiveDelivery focusClient-centricFor a detailed specification please download the job description in the documents section of this page.Clicking ''apply'' will direct you to the application tracking system, hosted for us by ..... full job details .....