Charles Russell Speechlys LLP

Compliance and Risk Counsel - Professional Liability and Insurance - 12 month Fixed Term Contract Compliance and Risk Team The Firm's Risk Legal Team, led by the Firm's General Counsel Susan Rosser, includes 12 lawyers and 3 paralegals advising on all aspects of legal risk, including financial crime compliance, claims, complaints, insurance, engagement terms, contracts, data privacy, SRA STaRS compliance and conduct issues and regulatory engagement. This contract will report to the Head of Professional Liability, Alexia Drew, whose principal responsibilities include managing the Firm's claims and complaints and insurance cover for PI and non-PI risks. Please note, we are looking for an immediately available candidate for this position. Roles and Responsibilities Assist the Head of Professional Liability with the reporting and management of claims Investigate and draft responses to client complaints Investigate claims and assist with responding to simpler matters or instructing outside counsel on more complex matters as required Keep track of all complaints and deadlines Liaise with the Legal Ombudsman Assist the Head of Professional Liability with insurance notifications Assist the Head of Professional Liability with insurance renewals Assist the General Counsel with internal investigations and regulatory investigations Assist with any other contentious matters that may arise, such as any dispute between the Firm and its own suppliers Comply with all relevant legal and regulatory obligations including the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Standards and Regulations, and Principles. Skills and experience Qualified lawyer likely to have at least 5-7 years' experience of civil/commercial litigation Ideally, experienced in professional negligence work Experience of claims against solicitors an advantage Experience of insurance coverage issues an advantage Relevant experience may have been gained either in a fee-earning or in-house role Person specification Be able to work with minimal supervision and using own initiative Able to work effectively with and build strong relationships with colleagues at all levels across the Firm Able to articulate difficult messages and decisions to the business through effective communication Resilient, flexible in approach and responsive Self-motivated and able to take responsibility for taking matters through to completion or resolution Experience of working in a large City or international law firm is desirable. Client service Integrity and respect Interpersonal skills Inclusive Delivery focus Client-centric For a detailed specification please download the job description in the documents section of this page. Clicking 'apply' will direct you to the application tracking system, hosted for us by

The firm's Compliance & Risk team, led by the firm's General Counsel Susan Rosser, includes 9 lawyers and 3 paralegals advising on all aspects of legal risk, including financial crime compliance, claims, complaints, insurance, engagement terms, contracts, conflicts, data privacy, SRA STaRS compliance and conduct issues and regulatory engagement. In addition, the New Business Intake team (approximately 30 managers and analysts) sits within the Compliance & Risk function, reporting up to the Director of Compliance. At present, the firm's London head office handles all compliance and risk matters across the firm's global footprint. This role reports to the Head of Corporate Risk & Governance, Lucy Banham, who is responsible for firm governance (including the LLP Members Agreement, intra-group agreements and related documents), ensuring compliance with professional standards (including through policy work, file auditing and training), and contractual work relating to both client engagements and the firm's suppliers. Within Lucy's team there is also a Senior Compliance and Risk Counsel and a paralegal. The Conflicts Team also currently reports to Lucy. Role and Responsibilities • Advising on SRA regulatory requirements • Assisting with regulatory engagement • Advising on regulatory requirements with respect to global mobility of fee-earners • Drafting and updating firm policies on, for example, anti-bribery, hospitality and gifts, and insider dealing • Auditing files for compliance with regulatory requirements • Assisting with COLP internal investigations • Advising on complex conflict matters • Drafting and updating client engagement letters and standard terms of business • Advising on outside counsel guidelines, client bespoke terms and consultancy agreements • Providing legal risk assistance on client pitches, RfPs and Panel applications • Supporting the opening of any new offices • Complying with all relevant legal and regulatory obligations including the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Standards and Regulations, and Principles. Skills and experience • Qualified lawyer with around 2-4 years' experience ideally within a Risk team in a large City or international law firm • Understanding of SRA STaRS and experience of advising on the same • Solid contract drafting experience • Understanding of conflicts of interest and conflicts resolution Person specification • Be able to work with minimal supervision and using own initiative • Able to work effectively with and build strong relationships with colleagues at all levels across the firm • Able to articulate difficult messages and decisions to the business through effective communication • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Resilient, flexible in approach and responsive • Able to balance competing priorities effectively • Self-motivated and able to take responsibility for taking matters through to completion or resolution • Experience of working in a large City or international law firm

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Associate to join our Employment Team in the London office.You will be working on a mix of contentious, transactional and advisory matters, looking to develop your career in a friendly and collegiate team. We offer a truly supportive environment for colleagues through specific and tailored training that ensures the right foundations for learning and development. We help guide and nurture our Associates, Advisors and Specialists through a bespoke Charles Russell Speechlys Business School programme, to develop professional business skills, not just their technical legal skills. Roles and Responsibilities Providing all aspects of advice to clients on employment documentation, policies, disciplinary and grievances, family friendly issues, redundancy processes and GDPR. Running employment tribunal litigation including drafting Grounds of Resistance, Particulars of Claim, attending Preliminary Hearings and dealing with case management steps. Carrying out due diligence on transactions and advising on "red flag" issues, drafting warranties and indemnities and advising on TUPE. Advising Senior Executives on maximising their severance terms on exit. Advising on all aspects of employment and partnership disputes (knowledge of High Court CPR is valued but not a pre-requisite). Taking a 'hands on' approach to managing own files and a broad case load Drafting more complex documents with minimum instruction and supervision, making use of appropriate precedents Applying a commercial approach to research and evaluate relevance and accuracy in delivery of advice Where appropriate, delegating, co-ordinating and supervising the work of more junior members of the team Supporting Partners in client marketing and business development activities to develop the team's client base, the individual's contacts and the team's network of referrers Contributing to group knowledge and know-how initiatives Complying with all relevant legal and regulatory obligations including the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Standards and Regulations, and Principles. Skills and Experience Ability to demonstrate conduct of employment tribunal proceedings on behalf of Respondents and Claimants. Familiar with employment data protection and privacy issues including Data Subject Access Requests. Ability to contribute to business development initiatives, such as through article writing and attendance at networking events. Experienced in giving advice on transactions both for buyer and seller and advising on all aspects of TUPE. Expertise in dealing with employment status issues including worker status and drafting contracts for services. Experienced on all aspects of grievances, performance issues and disciplinary matters. Experience of handling dismissals in the context of the financial services industry and an understanding of relevant regulatory issues (desirable but not a pre-requisite). Ability to present employment training to peers and clients alike. Person Specification England and Wales qualified (or equivalent) withideally a minimum of 5 years' PQE. Be confident to work autonomously and as part of a team. Willing to contribute to a busy and successful team with growth ambitions. Demonstrate excellent time management skills and have the ability to work to (often short) deadlines. Have the ability to develop effective working relationships at all levels. Be confident in both verbal and written communication with a diverse range of clients. Have a flexible approach and willing to go the extra mile. Have a pragmatic and results-oriented approach. Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills. Have a willingness to engage in business development activities to raise the profile of the team internally and externally. Balance both team and independent working practice. Working together Integrity and respect Inclusive Personal impact and growth Driving high standards Client - centric Responsible Business For a detailed specification please download the job description in the documents section of this page. Clicking 'apply' will direct you to the application tracking system, hosted for us by

The firm's Compliance & Risk team, led by the firm's General Counsel, includes 10 lawyers and 2 paralegals advising on all aspects of legal risk, including financial crime compliance, claims, complaints, insurance, engagement terms, contracts, data privacy, SRA STaRS compliance and conduct issues and regulatory engagement. In addition, the New Business Intake team (approximately 30 managers and analysts) sits within the Compliance & Risk function, reporting up to the Director of Compliance. At present, the firm's London head office handles all compliance and risk matters across the firm's global footprint. The firm has recently appointed a new role, Head of Corporate Risk & Governance which in turn reports to the General Counsel. The role arose due to the expansion of the firm's General Counsel team in response to growth within the firm and increasing regulatory requirements within the sector in the UK and internationally. The Head of Corporate Risk & Governance is responsible for firm governance (including the LLP Members Agreement, intra-group agreements and related documents), ensuring compliance with professional standards (including through policy work, file auditing and training), and contractual work relating to both client engagements and the firm's suppliers. This new Compliance and Risk Counsel role will support and report to the Head of Corporate Risk & Governance, although the successful applicant will also undertake work with the General Counsel and potentially other members of the Risk Legal team. Role and Responsibilities Drafting and updating client engagement letters and standard terms of business Advising on outside counsel guidelines and client bespoke terms Providing Risk team assistance for client pitches, RfPs and Panel applications Advising on barrister, expert witness and local counsel engagement terms Working with the Head of Procurement to review and negotiate supplier contracts Drafting updates to LLP corporate documents and member resolutions Advising on SRA regulatory requirements Assisting with regulatory engagement Assisting with practising certificate renewals process Drafting firm policies Auditing files for compliance with regulatory requirements Assisting with COLP internal investigations Supporting the Head of Corporate Risk and General Counsel with strategic risk management initiatives Supporting the opening of any new offices Comply with all relevant legal and regulatory obligations including the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Standards and Regulations, and Principles. Skills and experience Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with around 2-4 years' Post Qualification Experience, ideally with a commercial or corporate law background Relevant experience may have been gained either in a fee-earning or in-house role Strong drafting skills, especially contract drafting Experience of negotiating contract terms Understanding of SRA Code of Conduct Motivated to develop expertise in regulatory requirements in the UK and internationally Understanding of conflicts of interest and conflicts resolution would be advantageous but not essential Person specification Be able to work with minimal supervision and using own initiative Able to work effectively with and build strong relationships with colleagues at all levels across the firm Able to articulate difficult messages and decisions to the business through effective communication Excellent written and verbal communication skills Resilient, flexible in approach and responsive Able to balance competing priorities effectively Self-motivated and able to take responsibility for taking matters through to completion or resolution Experience of working in a large City or international law firm is desirable

Compliance and Risk Counsel - Data Privacy and AI Compliance and Risk Team The firm's Risk Legal Team, led by the firm's General Counsel, includes 10 lawyers and 2 paralegals advising on all aspects of legal risk, including financial crime compliance, claims, complaints, insurance, engagement terms, contracts, data privacy, SRA STaRS compliance and conduct issues and regulatory engagement. This role will report to the firm's Data Privacy Officer who is responsible for advising on the firm's data protection and ePrivacy compliance. It will suit a junior data protection/privacy lawyer, with broad experience of data protection advice from private practice, who is looking to move to an in-house role whilst retaining the benefits of working in a law firm environment. An interest in data protection issues relating to developments in AI would be advantageous. Roles and Responsibilities Supporting the maintenance of the data protection compliance programmes in line with Data Protection Legislation applicable across Charles Russell Speechlys, with a reporting line to the Data Privacy Officer. This includes data accountability and governance, drafting policies and procedures, privacy notices, advising on lawful bases for processing personal data, legitimate interest assessments and data protection impact assessments, data transfers, contract terms, training and handling data subject rights requests, including data subject access and erasure requests; Supporting the Firm's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR Programme and the various work streams as required; Providing support with the management and reporting of personal data breach notifications, including: preparation of security incident/data breach investigation reports; collection of relevant information from individual(s) reporting the breach; working with relevant stakeholders; and managing the internal personal data breach log; Responding to queries from individuals, including leading with the searches and collation of data, the review and preparation of responses to data protection related requests from individuals when needed; Supporting the data protection related third-party vendor management process, including maintenance of database, contact with vendors and internal business owners, including Procurement and Information Security, contract reviews, vendor questionnaires and risk assessments; Leading the maintenance of data protection policies and procedures, including the Data Protection and Monitoring Policy, Subject Access Request Policy and specific departmental policies, and ensuring these are kept up-to-date with changes in the law, case law and industry guidance; Supporting the DPO on data protection requirements relating to developments in AI at the firm, including reviewing AI offerings and developments, identifying and addressing additional needs and finding solutions to minimise risks; Maintaining a watching brief on data protection developments abroad, particularly related to the firm's office locations and identifying potential requirements and implications of local data protection laws; Drafting and advising on complex data protection-related documentation such as data privacy policies, intra-group agreements and leading in drafting of other data protection related internal policies, procedures and manuals and their implementation; Handling complaints, queries and subject access requests from data subjects; Reviewing, planning for and responding to client cyber and information security audits, in conjunction with Information Security. Comply with all relevant legal and regulatory obligations including the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Standards and Regulations, and Principles. Skills and experience Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with around 2 years' Post Qualification Experience Ideally, experienced in data protection and AI work Relevant experience may have been gained either in a fee-earning or in-house role Person specification Be able to work with minimal supervision and using own initiative Able to work effectively with and build strong relationships with colleagues at all levels across the firm Able to articulate difficult messages and decisions to the business through effective communication Resilient, flexible in approach and responsive Self-motivated and able to take responsibility for taking matters through to completion or resolution Experience of working in a large City or international law firm is desirable