Conduct Risk Lawyer

4 months ago

Sheffield, United Kingdom Kennedys Full time

Kennedys is looking for a Conduct Risk lawyer to join our Risk & Compliance team (in any of our offices) who provide expert information, advice and guidance to the Firm on professional responsibility, risk and compliance issues. This role will be responsible for reviewing our complaints procedures/policies and developing complaints handling processes which align with our clients' requirements.

Team

Kennedys Risk & Compliance team handles a wide range of partnership and risk and compliance issues for the firm and acts as an in-house legal department assisting with regulatory and professional conduct enquiries. This role will be in the Conduct Risk Team who provide a legal and regulatory advisory service which both proactively and reactively manages risk and ensures compliance, protecting and supporting the firm in the global delivery of its services.

Key responsibilities 

Reviewing and taking ownership of the complaints handling process to ensure that it aligns and develops with our clients' requirements; Take responsibility for complaints handling MI and reporting; Investigating complaints and preparing responses to the complainant and regulatory bodies where necessary; Working with the team to oversee the day-to-day management of the firm's professional indemnity claims, ensuring that these are resolved as quickly and efficiently as possible having regard to the firm's regulatory, commercial and insurance obligations; Developing and maintaining working relationships with the firm's brokers, insurers and any panel lawyers appointed; Use the claims management system to record all claims and to assist with preparation of the bordereau; Analysing and reporting on compliance failures which are material or part of a recurring pattern, making recommendations for action; Provide guidance to the firm on professional conduct issues; Support the Legal Counsel with updating the firm's policies and guidance as necessary; Deal with conduct risk queries from the firm that are allocated by the Helpdesk and comply with SLA's; Keeping up to date with legal and regulatory compliance and applying the implications of such changes to the firm's situation. Attending meetings and maintaining effective communication with other business services departments to support the delivery of the risk & compliance service to the business.

Required experience 

Professional indemnity fee earning background 3 - 5years; Ideally some previous experience of working in a Risk and Compliance team.

Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to be made in order to submit your application to Kennedys. 

*where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

About Kennedys

Kennedys is a global law firm with expertise in dispute resolution and advisory services. With over 2,500 people worldwide across 45 offices in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific and America we have some of the most respected legal minds in their field.

Our lawyers handle both contentious and non-contentious matters, and provide a range of specialist legal services, for many industry sectors but we have particular expertise in litigation and dispute resolution, especially in defending insurance and liability claims.

We're a fresh-thinking firm, and we're not afraid to bring challenging new perspectives to the table way beyond the traditional realm of legal services. We empower our clients with a diverse range of ideas, tools and technology to make their lives easier, as well as delivering exceptional results, every time.

What do we have to offer?

We welcome high-performing lawyers, business services professionals, secretaries, graduates and apprentices to join our rapidly expanding global firm. Whatever your role at Kennedys, you'll be involved in exciting and stimulating work, where your input will make a difference.

Our culture and values form a big part of who we are and we take them seriously. We make a difference by being approachable, straightforward, supportive and distinctive. Our are at the core of who we are and what make us a great firm to work with and for.

The Firm recognises the value of investing in our people's development and believes our culture and values contribute to the quality of our work and of our client relationships. With a culture of on-the-job and experiential learning, peer to peer learning, mentoring, resources and tools that enable you to drive your career, we can support your development in your current and future roles. A variety of other opportunities are available including secondments to clients and our global offices.

We strive to celebrate empower our people and ensure everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. We've created a culture based on client service, professional excellence, hard work and trust, where diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) is a key priority. We recognise that many of our people want to work for an employer that is aligned to their values, which is why we are building an inclusive culture, decarbonising our operations and supporting our people to thrive at work. Our people are the key to driving this change and helping us to make a difference to our clients, our people and the communities in which we live and work.

Kennedys is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. We expect all employees to be aware of and comply with all relevant policies and procedures within their jurisdiction, including those relating to Information Security, Data Protection and Quality Management, refer any breach promptly to Risk & Compliance and to complete all mandatory training when requested.

Documents

  • Business Conduct Officer

    3 months ago

    Sheffield, United Kingdom Towergate Health & Protection Full time

    **Business Conduct Officer - Sheffield - ARD902576** - (Option of Hybrid working, following successful completion of probation period)_ We are seeking a Business Conduct Officer to support our Business Conduct & Standards Manager in driving a culture of regulatory compliance and operational excellence. You will work with our Health & Protection Leadership...

  • Business Conduct Officer

    4 months ago

    Sheffield, United Kingdom Towergate Health & Protection Full time

    **Business Conduct Officer - Hybrid in Sheffield** - (Option of Hybrid working, following successful completion of probation period)_ We are seeking a Business Conduct Officer to support our Business Conduct & Standards Manager in driving a culture of regulatory compliance and operational excellence. You will work with our Health & Protection Leadership...

  • Risk & Compliance Auditor

    4 months ago

    Sheffield, United Kingdom Kennedys Full time

    Kennedys is looking for a legal file auditor to join our Risk & Compliance department who provide expert information, advice, and guidance to the Firm on professional responsibility, risk, and compliance issues. The role sits within the Quality and Audit Risk team. Team Kennedys Risk & Compliance team oversees a wide range of partnership and risk and...

  • In-house Lawyer

    5 days ago

    Sheffield, United Kingdom Michael Page Legal Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled In-house Lawyer in Public Sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing legal advice on procurement.Client DetailsOur client is in the public sector and supports healthcare organisations in England and Wales, by providing procurement and logistics services. They have various offices in the...

  • Property Lawyer

    1 week ago

    Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Thepmlawgroup Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Property Lawyer to join our team at The PM Law Group. As a Property Lawyer, you will be responsible for handling a caseload of sale and purchase matters, ensuring that you meet individual targets and business Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).Key...

  • Property Lawyer

    1 week ago

    Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Thepmlawgroup Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Property Lawyer to join our team at The PM Law Group. As a Property Lawyer, you will be responsible for handling a caseload of sale and purchase matters, ensuring that you meet individual targets and business Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).Key...

  • Family Court Lawyer

    3 weeks ago

    Sheffield, United Kingdom Sue Ross Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Sue Ross Legal are working with a public sector regulatory body operating within the healthcare sector, to recruit a Family Court Solicitor.This role will sit within our clients in-house legal team, who provide legal advice on both broader regulatory law and business support matters, in order to share experience and learning. While the role will focus on the...

  • Senior Commercial Lawyer

    4 weeks ago

    Sheffield, United Kingdom Government Legal Department Full time

    Government Legal Department Senior Commercial Lawyer (Grade 6) Leeds                                                                                      £71,000   High-profile work & unique career-enhancing challenges The Government Legal Department touches almost every aspect of public life....

  • Conveyancing Lawyer

    1 week ago

    Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Thepmlawgroup Full time

    Job Title: Conveyancing Lawyer - Technical Property SpecialistAbout Us:The PM Law Group is a leading national law firm with a specialist Conveyancing business that offers a range of legal services to individuals across England and Wales.We are committed to providing a high-quality working environment and fostering a culture of inclusivity and personal...

  • Conveyancing Lawyer

    1 week ago

    Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Thepmlawgroup Full time

    Job Title: Conveyancing Lawyer - Technical Property SpecialistAbout Us:The PM Law Group is a leading national law firm with a specialist Conveyancing business that offers a range of legal services to individuals across England and Wales.We are committed to providing a high-quality working environment and fostering a culture of inclusivity and personal...

  • Legionella Risk Assessor

    3 months ago

    Sheffield, United Kingdom GO2 People Full time

    **GO2 are actively seeking a Legionella Risk Assessor.** **Responsibilities**: - Conduct Legionella risk assessments in various facilities to identify potential risks and sources of Legionella bacteria. - Collect water samples for analysis and conduct on-site testing. - Prepare detailed reports outlining findings and recommendations for risk mitigation. -...

  • Fire Risk Assessor

    3 months ago

    Sheffield, United Kingdom FCS-live Ltd Full time

    At FCS-live we support a diverse range of clients with Fire Risk Assessments, smart FRA software, Fire Engineering, Consultancy and bespoke Fire Information Plans. Our mission is to support the management of fire safety every day to ultimately make buildings safer nationwide. **Job Title**: Fire Risk Assessor **Location**: Remote / field-based **Role...

  • Risk Manager

    4 months ago

    Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Full time

    Job DescriptionDue to significant growth and business opportunity, we are currently recruiting a Senior Risk Management Professional to join our Real Estate division delivering construction & manufacturing schemes in Sheffield. You will assisting in the building of a team in our fastest growing sector, becoming an integral member of the success story of this...

  • Syp - Complaints, Conduct and Investigations Team

    4 days ago

    Sheffield, United Kingdom South Yorkshire Police Full time

    **Department**:Professional Standards Department** **Location**:Churchill Way, Sheffield** **Salary: £27,918 - £31,695** **Hours: 37 hours per week** **Contract Type: Permanent** **Role Purpose**: To work as part of a team within the Professional Standards Department. To assist with the investigation and administration of complaints made against...

  • Risk Management Professional

    7 days ago

    Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Risk Management Professional to join our team at Turner & Townsend. As a key member of our Real Estate division, you will play a critical role in delivering construction and manufacturing schemes in Sheffield.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and Implement Risk Management Processes: Plan, design, and...

  • Risk Management Professional

    7 days ago

    Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Risk Management Professional to join our team at Turner & Townsend. As a key member of our Real Estate division, you will play a critical role in delivering construction and manufacturing schemes in Sheffield.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and Implement Risk Management Processes: Plan, design, and...

  • Claims Lawyer

    2 weeks ago

    Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Thompsons Solicitors Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Claims Lawyer to join our team at Thompsons Solicitors. As a leading social justice law firm, we have been fighting for the rights of the injured and mistreated for over 100 years.Key ResponsibilitiesManage a caseload of litigated fast-track RTA claims that have exited the portal...

  • Risk Management Specialist

    6 hours ago

    Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Full time

    Senior Risk Management ProfessionalWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Risk Management Professional to join our Real Estate division in Sheffield. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in delivering construction and manufacturing schemes.Key Responsibilities:Develop and Implement Risk Management Processes: Design and implement...

  • Risk Management Specialist

    4 hours ago

    Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Full time

    Senior Risk Management ProfessionalWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Risk Management Professional to join our Real Estate division in Sheffield. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in delivering construction and manufacturing schemes.Key Responsibilities:Develop and Implement Risk Management Processes: Design and implement...

  • Risk Management Professional

    1 week ago

    Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Group Full time

    About Turner & Townsend GroupWe are a global professional services company that delivers better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.Our team of experts helps major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide.Job SummaryWe...