Professional Indemnity and Risk Solicitor

Chadwick Nott - South East and Thames Valley; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott - South East and Thames Valley is seeking a Professional Indemnity and Risk Solicitor for a permanent role in Greater London/Surrey. The position carries £75k-£85k salary, depending on experience, with PQE level 5+.

The role focuses on risk management, professional standards, and regulatory compliance within a UK Top 100 law firm. You will manage client complaints, PI claims, and related litigation, liaising with insurers, brokers, panel solicitors and the Legal Ombudsman.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional indemnity and general compliance is essential.
• Strong understanding of SRA regulations and professional standards.
• Experience handling PI claims and related litigation is required.
• Ability to liaise with insurers, brokers, panel solicitors and the Legal Ombudsman.

Responsibilities

• Manage client complaints and professional indemnity claims.
• Assist with risk reporting and COLP compliance activities.
• Support data protection, confidentiality and undertakings.
• Contribute to compliance training and firm procedures.

Skills

Client complaints handling

PI claims management

Litigation coordination

Regulatory compliance

SRA regulations

Data protection

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Job title: Professional Indemnity and Risk Solicitor
Location: Greater London/Surrey
Salary: £75k-£85k - depending on experience
PQE Level: 5+
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-time

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Risk & Compliance Solicitor to join a highly regarded UK Top 100 law firm, playing a pivotal role in its risk management, professional standards and regulatory compliance functions.

Working closely with the Director of R&C, you will manage client complaints, professional indemnity claims and associated litigation, liaising with insurers, brokers, panel solicitors and the Legal Ombudsman. The varied role also encompasses claims assessment, PII notifications, risk reporting, conflicts, confidentiality, undertakings, professional conduct and data protection. You will support the COLP and contribute to compliance training, helping maintain robust procedures across the firm. The firm is seeking relevant experience in professional indemnity and general compliance, alongside a strong understanding of SRA regulations.

Offering competitive remuneration, a genuinely collegiate culture and a dynamic and forward-thinking working environment, this is an attractive opportunity to develop your career within a market-leading firm, as a key senior hire in sustaining and improving the ongoing professionalism of the firm.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*