Risk & Compliance Lawyer
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This candidate is a qualified solicitor with 4 years post-qualification experience and a strong track record in risk and compliance, underpinned by an earlier career in dispute resolution and regulatory investigations. With recent in-house experience in a dedicated risk team at a top 100 UK law firm, the candidate brings a solid understanding of professional indemnity risk, complaints handling, and internal compliance frameworks.
Currently positioned as a risk and compliance lawyer, the candidate plays a key role in claims and complaints management, providing strategic support to senior risk stakeholders. They have been instrumental in drafting insurer notifications, analysing complaints trends, and leading the professional indemnity insurance renewal process. In addition to managing internal risk queries, the candidate has contributed to firm-wide risk awareness through policy drafting and training initiatives.
Key Competencies
- Comprehensive experience handling complaints and claims within law firm environments
- Skilled in conducting detailed investigations, including file reviews and root cause analysis
- Strong understanding of conflicts, anti-money laundering and data protection obligations
- Confident in liaising with fee earners, risk teams, insurers and third parties
- Proven ability to draft high-quality risk-related communications and board-level reports
- Experience in delivering internal risk training and policy development
- Collaborative and proactive approach to process improvement and compliance culture
Legal Experience
Risk & Compliance Lawyer | Top 100 UK Law Firm | 4 months
Associate, Professional Regulatory | Top 50 UK Law Firm | 2.5 years
Trainee Solicitor | Insurance and Litigation Focused Firm | 2 years
Paralegal, Professional Regulatory | Top 50 UK Law Firm | 3 years
Education & Qualifications
Legal Practice Course | University of Law
LLB (Hons) Law | University
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