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ROLE: Internal Compliance and Risk Solicitor
LOCATION: Lincoln (although other branch locations would be considered)
SALARY: Competitive based on experience
HOURS: 9am – 5.15pm Monday to Friday (would consider part-time)
BENEFITS:
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33 days' annual leave inclusive of bank and other public holidays including birthday leave
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Life Insurance at 3x salary
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Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, 24/7 GP access, physiotherapy, gym discounts and cashback benefits
This is a senior, high-impact role working closely with our COLP and leadership team. You will advise on professional negligence matters, manage complex complaints, and guide the firm on legal risk, governance and client care.
You will investigate claims, assess liability and exposure, liaise with insurers and external counsel, and help shape how we prevent issues and improve client experience across the firm.
You will undertake the following but not limited to:
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Advising on professional negligence risks and claims
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Managing complex complaints from investigation through to resolution
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Supporting insurer liaison and claims strategy
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Providing clear, practical guidance to senior stakeholders
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Contributing to improvements in risk, compliance and client care
You will enjoy this role if you are:
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An experienced solicitor with strong professional negligence or litigation background
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Commercially minded with sound judgement and attention to detail
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Confident working with senior stakeholders
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Interested in risk, governance and improving how a firm operates
Sills & Betteridge LLP is a well‑established regional law firm with offices across Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and the East Midlands. We are known for delivering high‑quality legal advice alongside exceptional client care, and we are proud of our strong reputation as both a trusted legal adviser and a great place to work. Our teams are collaborative, supportive and committed to professional development, with many of our lawyers recognised in The Legal 500. We value integrity, inclusion and long‑term careers, and we support our people to grow, thrive and do their best work.
To find out more of what life is like at Sills & Betteridge including our benefits visit Working at Sills & Betteridge | Sills & Betteridge Solicitors
