Risk Lawyer

Taylor Root • London, England • Posted June 03, 2026

About the Role

A leading UK law firm is seeking a Risk Lawyer to join its established Risk & Compliance team, working closely with senior risk, compliance, and claims stakeholders across the firm.

The role focuses on managing a broad range of professional risk matters, including claims, complaints, regulatory issues, and wider advisory support. You will play a key role in protecting the firm and supporting fee earners through complex and sensitive issues.


Part time applicants will also be considered.


Key responsibilities include:

  • Reviewing internal notifications of potential claims and risk issues

  • Investigating matter files and liaising with fee earners and senior stakeholders

  • Managing professional indemnity claims, including liaison with insurers and external advisers

  • Overseeing and responding to formal client complaints within regulatory timeframes

  • Acting as a point of contact for regulators such as the Lega...