This role offers the chance to build experience in a Risk & Compliance team at the heart of a major UK law firm. You will be part of a supportive and collaborative team, working on varied matters that are important to the way the firm operates and supports its clients.
The role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and evolving Risk & Compliance team, which forms part of the broader General Counsel function at Mills & Reeve. The team plays a central role in helping the firm manage legal, regulatory and operational risk, and in supporting the firm to meet the high professional standards expected of an SRA-regulated law firm.
Based in our Cambridge office, this is a varied and hands-on role with exposure to a broad range of risk and compliance work. Our paralegals are integral to the team and play a critical role in helping us meet internal expectations, manage priorities and deliver a responsive service to colleagues across the firm.
Each paralegal has a primary area of focus, while also building experience across the broader General Counsel function. For this role, the initial focus will be claims, complaints and insurance renewals, with opportunities to get involved in wider team projects and activities.
This role offers the chance to build experience in a Risk & Compliance team at the heart of a major UK law firm. You will be part of a supportive and collaborative team, working on varied matters that are important to the way the firm operates and supports its clients. It would suit someone who is organised, curious and proactive, and who is interested in developing a career in risk, compliance, legal operations or professional services
The person
This is a busy and challenging role and, to be successful, your background will:
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include strong academics that will most likely be to degree level;
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include office-based work experience of at least six months; and
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probably include experience of working within a law firm or regulatory environment.
The role requires someone who:
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is proficient with IT and is familiar with MS Office, and in the responsible use of generative AI;
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has good communication skills, both written and oral, and is able to liaise confidently with staff and partners across the firm;
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can demonstrate an organised and methodical approach to their work;
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can meet deadlines when under pressure with multiple tasks;
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has proven research and analysis skills;
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has strong attention to detail; and
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is energetic and enthusiastic.
In addition, you will need to be:
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willing to travel to the firm's other offices on occasion; and
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flexible and able to work longer hours as the role demands.
The activities
A full list of responsibilities can be found in the job description attached below, but activities will include:
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Take responsibility for the administration of any claims against the firm, liaising with Finance, relevant partners and fee earners, and keeping internal records and documentation up to date.
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Support the annual renewal process for a number of the firm's insurance policies, including cyber, professional indemnity, data protection and management liability.
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Record incidents, breaches and risks on the firm's internal database, ensuring information is captured accurately and escalated where appropriate.
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Support the independent file review team with file reviews and thematic audits, including collating information, reviewing files against agreed criteria and recording findings clearly and accurately.
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Assist with initial fact-finding and information gathering on risk and compliance queries, including reviewing documents, files and internal records.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The benefits
As you'd expect, we offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits. Click here to find out more about our core benefit offering.
Pre employment screening
If we offer you a role, we will conduct comprehensive pre-employment screening. This screening will include, but is not limited to, a basic DBS, verification of your right to work, a three year employment history and a self-declaration to assess your character and suitability for the role. Full details of our pre-screening employment process are available upon request.
Use of AI during the recruitment process
Technology is changing rapidly and we are all increasingly using AI software in our day to day lives, as well as using it to support our learning and professional development.
Here at Mills & Reeve, we embrace the use of technology and AI and we recognise that candidates may use AI tools to support their applications. As a regulated industry, we expect candidates to use such tools responsibly, honestly and in a manner that allows us to make a fair and accurate assessment of their individual skills, experience and suitability for the role.
Please ensure you have thoroughly read the document attached below to understand what we deem acceptable uses of AI.
The firm
Mills & Reeve is centred on achieving more for clients, their businesses and the wider communities we serve. Our clients and their industries benefit from our knowledge and learning, and receive consistent experiences with no surprises. We tell them what they need to know when they need to know it.
We build personal relationships, with advice individually tailored to individual need. And if clients need things we don't offer, we draw on our network to give recommendations. Our 1,450 plus people and over 850 lawyers share one vision - achieving more for clients.
By joining Mills & Reeve, you'll have the chance to build your skills and experience within a firm that's not only ranked in the top 50 UK law firms, but also one that truly values their people. We're also ranked in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list, and have been awarded Platinum Investors in People. Our mantra is “Achieve more. Together.”, which we feel embodies our purpose and is more than just a catchphrase!
Our values are the principles that help us fulfil our purpose. Our people shaped them and live them every day.
- We're ambitious - We aim high, we embrace new ideas and we're passionate about our work
- We're open - We communicate openly and honestly to build trust, and we do what's right
- We care - We're committed to each other, our clients, our communities and the planet
- We collaborate - We're easy to work with, we offer help willingly and we get things done - together
And finally
Everyone at Mills & Reeve brings a unique perspective and ideas to the team and we do everything we can to help each person to thrive. We're committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment, are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, and want to achieve the right balance for both our people and the firm. We encourage everyone to ask if they feel they need any workplace adjustments, and will do our best to support with these.
To find out more about our diversity and inclusion work, visit our website.
