Senior Risk Lawyer

2 weeks ago


Scotland, United Kingdom Jameson Legal Full time

A top-tier law firm in the Legal 100 is looking for a Risk Lawyer to join their team in Somerset. The primary responsibility of the Risk Lawyer will be to assist in ensuring an effective risk management and compliance service within the firm. You will work closely with the Senior Risk Lawyers and the Risk Director to ensure that the firm's risk and compliance controls remain effective and robust. Your expertise in risk and compliance matters will be crucial in advising the team on these issues. The firm has a positive work culture, and offers opportunities for growth within a fast-growing compliance team.
Management of the Firm's claims and complaints in a timely manner, advising on the merits of both and liaising with relevant internal and external stakeholders, (e.g. insurers, Legal Ombudsman).
Providing and reviewing regular complaints and claims management information.
Managing, supervising and providing support for the Claims Handler.
To assist with the management of the firm's GDPR compliance, including drafting Data Processing Agreements, managing Subject Access Requests and advising on matters of confidentiality and privilege.
Providing legal advice in relation to risk and compliance matters (e.g. escalated money laundering and sanctions matters, bribery and corruption, FATCA and FCA regulation to the extent it applies to the Firm).
To monitor legal/regulatory developments, and manage their implementation within the Firm.
Drafting and reviewing the Firm's policies and procedures to maintain compliance.
Promoting and encouraging professional best practice and innovative business solutions to encourage compliance with regulatory requirements.
To assist with the Firm's Learning and Development programme in the design and delivery of Firm-wide compliance training; To audit client files to review and ascertain that all regulatory requirements are met, and the firm's internal policies and controls are effective.
To assist on ad-hoc compliance projects as required.
This role requires a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with previous PQE experience in litigation.
Previous experience in risk and compliance.
Good working knowledge of the relevant laws, regulations and codes of conduct applicable to the operation of a law firm, including the SRA Standards and Regulations.
For a confidential chat about this or other roles we are handling, please contact Solomon Cairns at Solomon.Jameson Legal acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment. A top-tier law firm in the Legal 100 is looking for a Risk Lawyer to join their team in Somerset. The primary responsibility of the Risk Lawyer will be to assist in ensuring an effective risk management and compliance service within the firm. You will work closely with the Senior Risk Lawyers and the Risk Director to ensure that the firm's risk and compliance controls remain effective and robust. Your expertise in risk and compliance matters will be crucial in advising the team on these issues. The firm has a positive work culture, and offers opportunities for growth within a fast-growing compliance team.
Management of the Firm's claims and complaints in a timely manner, advising on the merits of both and liaising with relevant internal and external stakeholders, (e.g. insurers, Legal Ombudsman).
Providing and reviewing regular complaints and claims management information.
Managing, supervising and providing support for the Claims Handler.
To assist with the management of the firm's GDPR compliance, including drafting Data Processing Agreements, managing Subject Access Requests and advising on matters of confidentiality and privilege.
Providing legal advice in relation to risk and compliance matters (e.g. escalated money laundering and sanctions matters, bribery and corruption, FATCA and FCA regulation to the extent it applies to the Firm).
To monitor legal/regulatory developments, and manage their implementation within the Firm.
Drafting and reviewing the Firm's policies and procedures to maintain compliance.
Promoting and encouraging professional best practice and innovative business solutions to encourage compliance with regulatory requirements.
To assist with the Firm's Learning and Development programme in the design and delivery of Firm-wide compliance training; To audit client files to review and ascertain that all regulatory requirements are met, and the firm's internal policies and controls are effective.
To assist on ad-hoc compliance projects as required.
This role requires a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with previous PQE experience in litigation.
Previous experience in risk and compliance.
Good working knowledge of the relevant laws, regulations and codes of conduct applicable to the operation of a law firm, including the SRA Standards and Regulations.
Good commercial awareness.
For a confidential chat about this or other roles we are handling, please contact Solomon Cairns at Solomon.Jameson Legal acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment. Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required
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