Associate - Risk & Compliance in Manchester

We are recruiting for an Associate to join our Risk & Compliance team. This position is offered on a full-time, flexible working basis from our Manchester, Bristol, London or Glasgow offices.

Your Role

• You will operate as a Solicitor within the Risk and Compliance team, where you will be expected to deliver the following:
• Assisting the team in claims handling, including liaising with fee earners, insurers, brokers, panel solicitors and other interested parties.
• Assisting the team with complaints in accordance with the Firms complaint procedures including liaising with fee earners, complainants, regulators and other interested parties.
• Assisting the Risk Director and Head of Claims and Regulation Compliance with strategic and operational issues.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders in relation to risk related issues.
• Assisting on queries relating to the SRA StaRs, Principles, Codes of Conduct, Law Society of Scotland, Law Society of Northern Ireland and Law Society of Ireland queries and liaising with the regulators as necessary.
• Attending other offices of the Firm within England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on an ad hoc basis.
• Assisting with risk and compliance information for tenders and audits.
• Assisting the team in the determination of complex conflict queries.
• Attending and participating in Group Risk Manager Meetings as required.
• Assisting other members of the risk and compliance team where needed.
• Undertaking internal training on risk issues as necessary.
• Policy writing and updating as necessary.
• Updating relevant registers with key information as necessary.
• Assisting with the firm’s external accreditations as necessary.

Your Skills & Experience

• A qualified Solicitor or experienced risk advisor, with ideally 2+ years PQE or good relevant experience in litigation, professional indemnity claims, complaints handling and any relevant regulatory experience.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the SRA StaRs, Principles and Codes of Conduct and ability to analyse the facts against the Codes to reach a decision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise with people at all levels internally and externally.
• Patient, objective, professional and assertive in all situations with an inquisitional as opposed to an adversarial approach.
• Good negotiating and influencing skills with an ability to be persuasive to assist collaboration.
• Able to undertake an analytical approach to understand queries and problem solve complex issues.
• Able to manage and prioritise workflow effectively and ability to motivate self and others.
• Ability to act on own initiative and know when to seek assistance.
• Proficient using a wide variety of software programmes including a detailed understanding of Microsoft Office systems as well as a good knowledge of firm databases, financial and case management systems.

Your Team

TLT is known for the way we set new expectations and push the boundaries, but this can never compromise our firm, reputation or clients. The Risk team are there to make sure we are compliant with all our professional obligations to the SRA and in areas such as Data Protection and FCA regulation as well as protecting our clients and people. The Risk team includes both experienced lawyers and technical specialists who address an extensive range of regulatory and ethical requirements, thinking both commercially and practically to make sure we remain compliant and true to our values.

About TLT

Fast paced, fast growing and forward thinking, TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people. With local, national and international reach, we have over 1,800 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India and the US. Over the last few years TLT’s successful growth, delivery of high-quality work and support for colleagues has been consistently recognised by The Times and at the Legal Business, The Lawyer and British Legal Awards.

Our ambition is to create opportunities for what comes next for our clients, recognised as their 1st tier adviser and being valued for our values. We do this in our unique way by creating social value and a dynamic environment where our people are curious, creative and ambitious for their success.

In our open and collaborative culture, we encourage everyone to be their whole self, to have a voice and to contribute to the success of TLT.

Our Benefits

We value our employees highly and we want you to feel valued. You’ll receive a competitive salary with an annual pay review. You will also have access to an extensive range of benefits via our flexible benefits scheme including 25 days holiday (which will increase to 30 days based upon length of service) and private medical insurance. At TLT we have a progressive fully flexible working approach. We empower our people to work in a place and at a time that meets their needs, those of their clients and of the wider team and firm. Part of this agile approach is a focus on hybrid working and supporting the work/life balance of our people. We’re happy to talk about how flexible working can work for you and this role.

TLT is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and encourages applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of disability, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by the laws in the locations in which we operate. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments, where necessary, to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, require any reasonable adjustments or an application to Access to work please contact the recruitment team on Recruitment.Operations@TLT.com.