Overview

The Legal and Regulatory team of the Risk Group at Fieldfisher provides advice and guidance on legal and regulatory issues, risk management and training for the Firm. The team also manages the Firm''s compliance with SRA requirements, global PI arrangements, commercial conflicts and claims and complaints against the Firm; and supports new lines of business and the integration of new offices across the Firm''s global network. The risk and compliance lawyer should have a willingness to work as part of a wider team, with a desire to build strong working relationships and the drive to support growth of an expanding Risk function. Based in our London office, you will be a member of our Legal and Regulatory team and assist the team in its day-to-day operations.Responsibilities

Supporting the firm''s General Counsel (50%)Supporting the firm''s response to complaints and claims and investigations including reviewing matter files, preparing instructions to counsel, drafting responses, assisting in the management of disclosure exercises, reporting upwards within Risk as appropriateDrafting and reviewing client facing documents including client engagement letters, outside counsel terms and legal notices and contractsResponding to professional liability queries from lawyers within the FirmDrafting internal publications (communications and guidance) to the firmSupporting other Risk lawyers on implementation of Risk projects including our firmwide enterprise risk management programme, horizon scanning and maintenance of key Risk documents and registersSupporting risk elements of Firm wide projects such as the opening of international officesLiaising where necessary with other Business Service providers (Finance, HR, IT) and senior stakeholders within the firmDevising and delivery across the Firm of Risk trainingQualifications

Qualified lawyer (8PQE+) with relevant experience in an internal Risk team at a highly regarded law firm is desirableDemonstrable drafting skills and dispute resolution experienceStrong interpersonal skillsKnowledge of SRA regulationRisk management experience, preferably gained in a law firmAn ability to take ownership and make confident decisions in relation to risk mattersProfessional liability/complaints experienceBenefits

Fieldfisher''s benefits package is designed to enable all colleagues to thrive in an inclusive and supportive environment, including private health insurance, life assurance and income protection, flexi-gym discounts, season ticket loans, bike-to-work loans, electric vehicle scheme, and moreHybrid working and office facilities in London with modern workspace and amenities

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