Associate - Risk & Compliance at TLT

The role

An Associate - Risk & Compliance role at TLT, suitable for a Solicitor with 2+ years of PQE in litigation and regulatory matters. This position operates within the Risk & Compliance team, focusing on claims handling, complaint resolution, and adherence to regulatory requirements.

What you'll do

Assist the team in claims handling, including liaising with fee earners, insurers, brokers, panel solicitors and other interested parties
Assist the team with complaints in accordance with the Firms complaint procedures including liaising with fee earners, complainants, regulators and other interested parties
Assist the Risk Director and Head of Claims and Regulation Compliance with strategic and operational issues
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders in relation to risk related issues
Assist on queries relating to the SRA StaRs, Principles, Codes of Conduct, Law Society of Scotland, Law Society of Northern Ireland and Law Society of Ireland queries and liaise with the regulators as necessary
Attend other offices of the Firm within England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on an ad hoc basis
Assist with risk and compliance information for tenders and audits
Assist the team in the determination of complex conflict queries
Attend and participate in Group Risk Manager Meetings as required
Assist other members of the risk and compliance team where needed
Undertake internal training on risk issues as necessary
Write and update policies as necessary
Update relevant registers with key information as necessary
Assist with the firm’s external accreditations as necessary

What we're looking for

Qualified Solicitor or experienced risk advisor

Ideally 2+ years PQE or good relevant experience in litigation

Ideally 2+ years PQE or good relevant experience in professional indemnity claims

Ideally 2+ years PQE or good relevant experience in complaints handling

Ideally 2+ years PQE or good relevant experience in regulatory matters

Sound knowledge and understanding of the SRA StaRs, Principles and Codes of Conduct

Ability to analyse facts against Codes to reach a decision

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to liaise with people at all levels internally and externally

Patient, objective, professional and assertive

Inquisitional as opposed to an adversarial approach

Good negotiating and influencing skills

Ability to be persuasive to assist collaboration

Able to undertake an analytical approach to understand queries and problem solve complex issues

Able to manage and prioritise workflow effectively

Ability to motivate self and others

Ability to act on own initiative and know when to seek assistance

Proficient using a wide variety of software programmes

Detailed understanding of Microsoft Office systems

Good knowledge of firm databases, financial and case management systems

Benefits

Competitive salary with an annual pay review

25 days holiday (which will increase to 30 days based upon length of service)

Private medical insurance

Progressive fully flexible working approach

Hybrid working

Supporting the work/life balance of our people

Associate - Risk & Compliance

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