PI & Risk Lawyer - Claims, Compliance & Strategy

Russell-Cooke LLP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell-Cooke LLP in Central London is seeking a Professional Indemnity & Risk Lawyer (5+ PQE) to support its Risk & Compliance team. The role involves managing client complaints, PI claims, insurer relationships, and risk assessments while providing high-level administrative and technical support.

You will liaise with insurers, brokers, panel solicitors and the Legal Ombudsman, assess exposure, and advise on mitigation strategies. Strong organisation, discretion and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Be a qualified solicitor or lawyer with minimum 5+ years post-qualification experience.
• Have professional indemnity, claims, and regulatory or risk management experience, ideally gained within a law firm environment.
• Possess a strong understanding of SRA Standards and Regulations.
• Have knowledge of data protection, privacy and confidentiality obligations.
• Demonstrate excellent drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Be able to communicate confidently with partners and senior stakeholders.
• Have strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Be commercially aware and capable of providing practical, risk-based advice.
• Possess excellent attention to detail and sound judgement.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Risk & Compliance team in ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory and professional obligations.
• Assisting with the management of professional indemnity insurance claims and notifications and insurer relationships and client complaints.
• Liaising with insurers, brokers and panel solicitors and the Legal Ombudsman.
• Assessing potential exposure and advising on mitigation strategies.
• Managing notifications under the firm's PII arrangements.
• Monitoring claims trends and preparing management information.
• Maintaining and monitoring the firm's claims, complaints and risk registers.
• Advising on conflicts, confidentiality, undertakings and professional conduct issues.
• Supporting the COLP and wider Risk & Compliance functions.
• Assisting with data protection and confidentiality matters if required.
• Delivering and supporting risk and compliance training across the Firm.
• Keeping up to date with developments in professional regulation, risk management and legal practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Discretion

Team player

Education

Qualified solicitor or lawyer

Tools

IT skills

Risk management systems

Job description

Russell-Cooke LLP in Central London is seeking a Professional Indemnity & Risk Lawyer (5+ PQE) to support its Risk & Compliance team. The role involves managing client complaints, PI claims, insurer relationships, and risk assessments while providing high-level administrative and technical support.

You will liaise with insurers, brokers, panel solicitors and the Legal Ombudsman, assess exposure, and advise on mitigation strategies. Strong organisation, discretion and communication are essential.