Risk Lawyer – Professional Indemnity

Taylor Root Dusseldorf; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international law firm is seeking a qualified lawyer to join its Compliance and Risk team in the City of London. The role focuses on professional liability, insurance, and legal risk matters. The successful candidate will handle claims, complaints, and regulatory investigations, ensuring compliance with legal standards. Candidates should have 5-7 years of experience in civil/commercial litigation. This is a great opportunity for those looking to make an impact in a respected organization.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 5-7 years’ experience in civil/commercial litigation.
• Experience in professional negligence and claims against legal professionals is preferred.
• Familiarity with insurance coverage issues is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the management and reporting of legal claims and client complaints.
• Draft responses and liaise with external bodies.
• Assist with insurance notifications and renewals.
• Contribute to internal and regulatory investigations.
• Handle contentious matters involving the firm and its suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legal and regulatory standards.

Job description

An international law firm is seeking a qualified lawyer within its Compliance and Risk team. The role focuses on professional liability, insurance and broader legal risk matters. The successful candidate will support the management of claims, complaints, insurance processes and regulatory investigations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the management and reporting of legal claims and client complaints
• Draft responses and liaise with external bodies
• Assist with insurance notifications and renewals
• Contribute to internal and regulatory investigations
• Handle contentious matters involving the firm and its suppliers
• Ensure compliance with relevant legal and regulatory standards

Required Experience

• Qualified lawyer with 5-7 years’ experience in civil/commercial litigation
• Experience in professional negligence and claims against legal professionals is preferred
• Familiarity with insurance coverage issues is advantageous
• Experience may be from either private practice or in-house roles

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