Risk & Compliance Lawyer

The Role

We are working with a top UK law firm who are looking for a Risk & Compliance Lawyer. The role extends to the support of other lawyers handling complaints and to delivering training to avoid complaints and claims.

On a day-to-day basis you will be undertaking internal audits to assess the ongoing progress of their quality standards and regulatory compliance.

The Risk & Compliance Lawyer will also prepare reports to the Risk and Compliance Committee about the status of ongoing claims and complaints.

This role is subject to blended working with an expectation of 3 days in the office. Some travel is expected across the law firm's office network.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Ensure all Complaints made to the firm are handled in accordance with our complaints procedure and are proactively managed.
• Assist the COLP and Risk and Compliance Director in handling claims made against the firm and, where appropriate, to instruct and work with and provide instructions to our insurers on the handling of claims.
• Keep up to date records of complaints and claims and maintain central registers to enable clear visibility of business-critical information.
• Provide reports and recommendations to the Risk and Compliance Committee on actions required to address service lapses, quality issues and complaints.
• Assist the Money- Laundering Reporting Officer in all aspects of the firm's approach to AML.

Requirements for the Risk & Compliance Lawyer Role:

• 2+ years' experience working as a Risk & Compliance Lawyer / Manager.
• Experience of working within a law firm.
• AML experience or claims / complaints experience.
• Excellent written / oral communication skills.

Please call me on: 02073322461

Please Email me on: izzygower@taylorroot.com