Risk & Claims Solicitor to £55K
- Location
- Hampshire, England / Surrey, England / Berkshire, England
- Salary
- £50000 - £55000 per annum
- Posted
- 01 Dec 2014
- Closes
- 24 Dec 2014
- Ref
- MBJ261433
- Contact
- Melanie Bassett
- Vacancy Type
- Solicitors
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Practice Areas
- Clinical/Medical Negligence, Litigation/Dispute Resolution, Professional Indemnity/Negligence
- Experience Level
- Junior Level, Mid Level
Risk & Claims Solicitor - inhouse role, top regional firm to £55K Hants
Big name regional law firm is looking for a strong commercial litigator with experience of handling professional negligence claims to join its Risk & Compliance team.
Main responsibilities will include:
*Offering guidance to fee earners where circumstances may lead to claims of professional negligence
*Reviewing and advising upon allegations and claims of professional negligence and resolving such matters and reporting to insurers as appropriate
*Complaints support to the complaints partner including internal investigation and dealing with clients
*Provision of internal advice on conflicts of interests
*Assist in the implementation of internal processes for compliance with new legislation, regulation and best practice
*Assisting Risk Committee with identifying compliance problem themes and recommending improvements to the Management Board
*Watching brief on legislation, amend policies/procedures as required
*Research and advice on matters such as data protection, SRA Code of Conduct and other regulatory matters arising from time to time
*To undertake any specific training when required to do so and overall have a responsibility for self-development
This is a rare opportunity for a litigator of circa 5 years pqe to move 'inhouse'. You'll be based in the Hampshire office but when required you could be expected to visit other offices on this large regional commercial law firm. The role will varied and you'll be part of an important team. As you'd expect from a firm of this size and reputation they pay very well and offer very good benefits.
For more information, please do not hesitate to contact Melanie Bassett for a confidential discussion on 0117 917 1863 or email melaniebassett@chadwicknott.co.uk
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