Claims & Investigation Lawyer

Our client, a Top 20 Law Firm, is seeking a Claims & Investigations Lawyer to join the firm’s General Counsel team on a permanent basis.

The Opportunity

The opportunity is with a highly regarded international law firm with a strong presence across the UK and internationally, recognised for its collaborative culture and high-quality work.

The firm is looking to appoint a Claims & Investigations Lawyer to support the General Counsel function, advising Partners and internal stakeholders on a broad range of contentious and risk-related matters. The role will play a key part in managing claims, complaints and investigations, whilst also supporting wider strategic projects including the firm’s Professional Indemnity renewals process.

This is a hybrid position with 3 days per week in the office.

Responsibilities

The successful Claims & Investigations Lawyer will take ownership of a broad range of matters and responsibilities, including:

• Advising Partners and internal stakeholders on claims, complaints and investigations
• Managing and coordinating responses to professional negligence and regulatory matters
• Liaising with the firm’s insurers, brokers and external defence counsel
• Supporting on wider risk and insurance projects, including PI renewals
• Assisting with the reporting and analysis of claims and complaints-related costs
• Supporting the General Counsel team on strategic risk and governance matters
• Helping to identify trends, risks and process improvements across the firm

Benefits

• Hybrid working (3 days on-site)
• High-profile in-house role within a leading law firm
• Exposure to senior stakeholders across the business
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Requirements

• Proven experience handling claims, complaints, investigations or professional indemnity matters
• Experience gained within private practice, in-house, or a professional services environment
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to manage sensitive and complex matters effectively

To be considered for this Claims & Investigations Lawyer opportunity, please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.