Risk Lawyer

Overview

As a Senior Associate in our Risk & Compliance team, you will help ensure regulatory and ethical compliance across the firm. You will work with cross-office colleagues to handle claims, complaints and risk issues, while supporting the Director of Legal and Commercial Risk on strategic and operational matters. You will advise on SRA StaRs, Codes of Conduct and regulator queries, and contribute to policy development. This role combines frontline risk work with mentorship and collaboration to uphold our values and client protections.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• annual pay review
• flexible benefits scheme
• 25 days holiday (30 with service)
• private medical insurance
• hybrid working and flexible working arrangements

Responsibilities

• Assist in claims handling and liaison with fee earners, insurers, brokers, panel solicitors and other stakeholders
• Handle complaints in line with firm procedures
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on risk-related issues
• Assist Director of Legal and Commercial Risk with strategic and operational issues
• Advise on queries related to SRA StaRs, Principles, Codes of Conduct and relevant Law Societies, liaising with regulators as needed
• Review and update policy writing as necessary
• Collaborate with colleagues across office locations

Key requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with 4+ years PQE
• Background in law firm regulation, solicitors’ PI claims, complaints handling or commercial contract experience
• Forward-thinking with excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills
• Self-motivated with ability to manage workloads and deadlines
• Interest in developing junior team members
• Contributes to a collaborative culture

• analytical thinking
• strong communication
• organizational skills
• regulatory compliance
• policy writing
• risk assessment and management

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