Our client, a Top 20 Law Firm, is seeking a Claims & Investigations Lawyer to join the firm's General Counsel team on a permanent basis.
The Opportunity
The opportunity is with a highly regarded international law firm with a strong presence across the UK and internationally, recognised for its collaborative culture and high-quality work.
The firm is looking to appoint a Claims & Investigations Lawyer to support the General Counsel function, advising Partners and internal stakeholders on a broad range of contentious and risk-related matters. The role will play a key part in managing claims, complaints and investigations, whilst also supporting wider strategic projects including the firm's Professional Indemnity renewals process.
This is a hybrid position with 3 days per week in the office.
Responsibilities
The successful Claims & Investigations Lawyer will take ownership of a broad range of matters and responsibilities, including:
- Advising Partners and internal stakeholders on claims, complaints and investigations
- Managing and coordinating responses to professional negligence and regulatory matters
- Liaising with the firm's insurers, brokers and external defence counsel
- Supporting on wider risk and insurance projects, including PI renewals
- Assisting with the reporting and analysis of claims and complaints-related costs
- Supporting the General Counsel team on strategic risk and governance matters
- Helping to identify trends, risks and process improvements across the firm
Benefits
- Hybrid working (3 days on-site)
- High-profile in-house role within a leading law firm
- Exposure to senior stakeholders across the business
- Collaborative and supportive team culture
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Requirements
- Proven experience handling claims, complaints, investigations or professional indemnity matters
- Experience gained within private practice, in-house, or a professional services environment
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to manage sensitive and complex matters effectively
To be considered for this Claims & Investigations Lawyer opportunity, please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.
Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.
We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
