Risk Operations Manager

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Kennedys is seeking a Risk Operations Manager to join our Risk & Compliance team within the newly established Global Risk Operations function.

Team

The Kennedys Risk & Compliance team manages a wide range of partnership, risk, and compliance issues for the firm. It functions as an in-house legal department, assisting with regulatory and professional conduct inquiries.

The team is based in London.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage a global Risk & Compliance helpdesk
2. Line manage team members
3. Provide administrative support for global insurance renewals
4. Manage global practicing certificate renewals
5. Support the Company Secretary with partner onboarding and exits
6. Oversee the team providing administrative support to Risk & Compliance globally
7. Assist with internal queries related to tenders, policies, and procedures
8. Manage the due diligence process
9. Own and manage the Risk & Compliance intranet site
10. Assist with team newsletters and communications

Required Experience

1. Experience as a high-level administrator in a professional services environment
2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
3. Strong organizational skills with a proactive approach
4. Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
6. Excellent attention to detail

Please inform us if you need any additional support or adjustments to submit your application.

*Experience levels are guidelines and do not exclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

About Kennedys

Kennedys is a global law firm specializing in dispute resolution and advisory services, with over 2,500 professionals across 45 offices worldwide in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific, and America. We are known for our expertise in litigation and dispute resolution, particularly in defending insurance and liability claims.

We are a forward-thinking firm that values innovative perspectives beyond traditional legal services, empowering clients with diverse ideas, tools, and technology to achieve exceptional results.

What We Offer

We invite high-performing lawyers, business services professionals, secretaries, graduates, and apprentices to join our expanding global team. All roles involve engaging work where your contributions matter.

Our culture emphasizes approachability, support, and integrity, with core values that make us a great place to work. We invest in our people's development through on-the-job learning, mentoring, resources, and opportunities such as secondments to clients and global offices.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an inclusive culture, reducing our carbon footprint, and supporting our people's growth. Our people are central to our mission to make a positive impact on clients, communities, and the environment.

Kennedys is an equal opportunities employer. We ensure our recruitment processes are inclusive and expect all employees to adhere to relevant policies, including those related to Information Security, Data Protection, and Quality Management. Breaches should be reported promptly, and mandatory training completed as required.