Senior Professional Indemnity and Risk Solicitor

Chadwick Nott - South East and Thames Valley; Greater London; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott - South East and Thames Valley is seeking a Senior Professional Indemnity & Risks Solicitor to join the Risk & Compliance team across Surrey/London. You will assist with professional indemnity claims, client complaints and related litigation, while supporting the firm's regulatory and compliance functions.

The successful candidate should have 5+ years PQE in PI, claims, regulatory or risk matters, ideally within a law firm.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in PI, claims, complaints or regulatory/risk matters
• Strong understanding of SRA Standards and Regulations
• Experience within a law firm preferred
• Excellent communication and commercial judgement

Responsibilities

• Manage professional indemnity claims and related litigation
• Handle client complaints and support regulatory matters
• Liaise with insurers, brokers, panel solicitors and the Legal Ombudsman
• Manage PII notifications and maintain risk registers
• Advise on conflicts, confidentiality and conduct matters
• Support compliance training across the firm

Skills

Professional indemnity

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Communication skills

Job description

Job title: Senior Professional Indemnity and Risk Solicitor

Location: Surrey/London

Salary: £75,000 + DOE

PQE Level: 5+ PQE

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full-time

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Professional Indemnity & Risk Solicitor to join the Risk & Compliance team of a well-established and growing law firm with offices across London and Surrey.

Working closely with the Director of Risk & Compliance, you will assist with the management of professional indemnity claims, client complaints and associated litigation, while supporting the firm's wider regulatory and compliance functions. Responsibilities include liaising with insurers, brokers, panel solicitors and the Legal Ombudsman, managing PII notifications, maintaining risk registers, advising on conflicts, confidentiality and conduct matters, and supporting compliance training across the firm.

The successful candidate will be a solicitor with 5+ years' PQE and experience in professional indemnity, claims, complaints, regulatory or risk management matters, ideally gained within a law firm. A strong understanding of SRA Standards and Regulations, excellent communication skills and sound commercial judgement are essential.

Offering competitive remuneration, excellent career development prospects and a collaborative working environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected firm in a key risk and compliance role.

*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.*