Professional Liability Lawyer
Posted 1 day ago by AJ FOX COMPLIANCE
£120,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Professional Liability Lawyer involves managing claims and complaints, engaging with regulatory bodies, and contributing to contentious and risk-related matters within a leading international law firm in London. The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of PQE in civil or commercial litigation, with specific experience in professional negligence and insurance coverage. Immediate availability is essential for this contract position. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently while fostering relationships across the firm are key attributes sought in the candidate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assisting with the management and reporting of claims
- Supporting investigations and liaising with external counsel where necessary
- Assisting with internal and regulatory investigations
- Ensuring compliance with SRA Standards and Regulations
- Supporting the resolution of disputes with external parties
- Maintaining complaint records
- Drafting responses to client complaints
- Managing insurance notifications and renewals
- Liaising with the Legal Ombudsman
Key Skills:
- 5–7 years PQE in civil or commercial litigation
- Experience in professional negligence, solicitor claims, and insurance coverage
- Strong communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently
- Experience within a city or international law firm (desirable)
Salary (Rate): £120,000.00 yearly
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Legal
We are working with a leading international law firm to hire a qualified Professional Liability Lawyer for a contract role based in London. In this position, you’ll support the management of claims and complaints, engage with regulatory bodies, and contribute to the firm’s wider contentious and risk-related matters. The firm is looking for a lawyer with around 5–7 years’ PQE in civil or commercial litigation. Experience in professional negligence, solicitor claims, and insurance coverage will be particularly valuable, and prior experience within a city or international law firm is desirable. Immediate availability is essential.
The responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with the management and reporting of claims
- Supporting investigations and liaising with external counsel where necessary
- Assisting with internal and regulatory investigations
- Ensuring compliance with SRA Standards and Regulations
- Supporting the resolution of disputes with external parties
- Maintaining complaint records
- Drafting responses to client complaints
- Managing insurance notifications and renewals
- Liaising with the Legal Ombudsman
They are looking for someone with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while building effective relationships across the firm. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a well-regarded legal risk team in a high-profile firm. If you’re a litigation specialist with relevant experience who is available immediately, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to learn more. Not quite right for you? Check out the rest of our risk and compliance roles or give one of our friendly team a call on 0207 117 2542. Ref: 1198