Senior In-House Risk Lawyer

We are currently recruiting for a qualified lawyer to join the Legal & Regulatory team within our in-house Risk & Compliance team. This role is offered on a flexible working basis, from any of our UK offices (Bristol, London, Manchester, Belfast, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Birmingham).

Your Role

As a key addition to our existing team, you can expect to be involved in:

• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders in relation to risk related issues
• Assisting our Directors of Risk with strategic and operational issues, including root cause analysis investigations, transformational change projects and reporting to senior stakeholders
• Advising and leading on matters relating to our professional regulations (including those of the SRA, Law Society of Scotland, Law Society of Northern Ireland and Law Society of Ireland), reporting to our COLP where necessary
• Reviewing, updating and communicating firm-wide policies
• Reviewing and advising on client terms of engagement and bid proposals
• Assisting the team in dealing with claims and circumstances notifiable to our Professional Indemnity insurers
• Handling complaints in accordance with the Firm’s complaint procedures 

Your Skills & Experience

We are looking for:

• A qualified solicitor with a keen interest in law firm regulation, risk and compliance
• Experience in professional liability/risk is preferable with a particular background in contract reviews and law firm regulation. Experience of working in-house would be beneficial
• A forward thinker with excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills who is solutions focussed, with the ability to independently manage priorities and deadlines
• Contribution to our collaborative culture and an ambition to assist in the development of junior team members

Your Team

TLT is known for the way we set new expectations and push the boundaries, but this can never compromise our firm, reputation or clients. The Risk and Compliance team are there to make sure we are compliant with all our obligations in areas such as Data Protection, SRA and FCA regulation as well as protecting our clients and people. The team includes both experienced lawyers and technical specialists who address an extensive range of regulatory and ethical requirements, thinking both commercially and practically to make sure we remain compliant and true to our values.

About TLT

Fast paced, fast growing and forward thinking, TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people.

We work with high profile clients in innovative sectors. With local, national and international reach, we have over 1,400 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India and the US. In 2022 we were named Law Firm of the Year at The British Legal Awards, recognising our incredible success story.

Our purpose is to protect, prepare and progress our clients for what comes next and it’s essential that we do the same for our people, our planet and our communities too. In our open and collaborative culture, we encourage everyone to be their whole self, to have a voice and to contribute.

Our Benefits

We value our employees highly and we want you to feel valued. You’ll receive a competitive salary with an annual pay review. You will also have access to an extensive range of benefits via our flexible benefits scheme including 25 days holiday (which will increase to 30 days based upon length of service) and private medical insurance.

At TLT we have a progressive fully flexible working approach. We empower our people to work in a place and at a time that meets their needs, those of their clients and of the wider team and firm. Part of this agile approach is a focus on hybrid working and supporting the work/life balance of our people.

TLT is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and encourages applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of any of the characteristics protected by the laws in the locations in which we operate.