Job Description
Job Title: Counsel - Professional Liability and Insurance
Location: London - Hybrid
Morgan McKinley is working with a leading international law firm seeking an experienced litigation lawyer to join its Risk & Legal team on an interim basis.
This role will sit within the firm’s Professional Liability function and report directly to the Head of Professional Liability.
The team advises on a wide range of legal and regulatory risk issues including claims, complaints, insurance, professional conduct, and regulatory matters.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established legal risk team at a prestigious global firm, supporting on contentious risk matters and gaining valuable in-house experience.
Key Responsibilities
1. Support the management and reporting of professional liability claims
2. Draft responses to client complaints and liaise with the Legal Ombudsman
3. Investigate claims and manage simpler disputes independently; liaise with external counsel on more complex matters
4. Track complaint and claims deadlines, ensuring timely resolution
5. Assist with insurance notifications and renewals across PI and non-PI risks
6. Provide input into internal and regulatory investigations
7. Support on wider conten...