Risk & Compliance Lawyer (PII & Claims)

Michael Page Legal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm in Greater London seeks a qualified solicitor or experienced Insurance Claims Handler. The role involves managing professional indemnity insurance renewals, handling EU claims, and providing guidance on professional conduct obligations. Ideal candidates will have expertise in complex complaints and a strong knowledge of the SRA Handbook. The position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model of 2-3 days per week from the London office.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Expertise in complex complaints and PII notifications is essential.
• Experience in policy drafting and training delivery preferred.
• Familiarity with PI insurance market is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage global professional indemnity insurance renewals and claims.
• Advise on insurance coverage issues and instruct external counsel.
• Monitor and report on risk trends and compliance breaches.
• Support fee recovery in disputed cases and assist with compliance projects.
• Provide guidance on professional conduct obligations and deliver training.

Skills

Qualified solicitor or experienced Insurance Claims Handler

Strong knowledge of the SRA Handbook and Codes of Conduct

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to build collaborative relationships

Job description

Client Details

Global Law Firm.

Description

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage global professional indemnity insurance renewals and liaise with insurers and brokers on new and ongoing claims.
• Handle claims and complaints in the EU region, advise on insurance coverage issues, and instruct external counsel where needed.
• Monitor and report on risk trends, compliance breaches, and complaints, ensuring timely escalation to senior management.
• Support fee recovery in disputed cases and assist with global declarations, technology implementation, and compliance projects.
• Provide guidance on professional conduct obligations, update compliance policies, and deliver firm-wide training.

Profile

The successful candidate would have:

• Qualified solicitor or experienced Insurance Claims Handler with expertise in complex complaints and PII notifications.
• Strong knowledge of the SRA Handbook and Codes of Conduct; familiarity with PI insurance market desirable.
• Experience in policy drafting, implementation, and delivering training preferred.
• Commercially minded, proactive, and able to manage workload and drive projects independently.
• Excellent communication, attention to detail, and ability to build collaborative relationships across all levels.

Job Offer

On offer to the candidate:

• Competitive salary plus package.
• Hybrid working (2-3 days per week) from London office.