Associate Director Risk

WTW group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global advisory firm in Birmingham is seeking a qualified legal professional to join their niche team. The role involves delivering regulatory services, providing strategic guidance, and supporting clients with civil claims management. Successful candidates will possess legal qualifications in the UK, have experience with personal injury claims, and demonstrate the ability to deliver educational training and presentations. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive leave, healthcare, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Employee assistance programme

Electric vehicle car scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or Legal Executive with legal qualifications in the UK.
• Experience with personal injury claims is essential.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulatory law preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver CDRP services to support client's strategic goals.
• Provide advice on claims management and risk issues.
• Conduct training sessions related to risk management.

Skills

Qualified solicitor or Legal Executive in England, Wales, Scotland or Republic of Ireland

Experience in bringing or defending personal injury claims

Experience of health and safety related regulatory law

Experience of delivering educational presentations

Job description

Description

An exciting opportunity to join a niche team and to utilize your legal training, experience and expertise to benefit Willis’ clients and prospects in relation to matters associated with civil and regulatory liability. A role in the ongoing support of Willis’ clients and prospects and provide strategic guidance as requested or more generalized updates with an educational focus, to deliver Willis’ range of ‘off the shelf’ training solutions and where required, to contribute to the create of bespoke offerings.

The Role

• Deliver CDRP services to GB Retail clients and prospects to support Regional and Industry Practice Leaders, Account Teams, New Business Leads, Project Managers, etc. in the delivery of GB Retail’s strategic and financial goals
• Provide direct support in new business propositions, support on account defenses and delivery of Claims Defensibility & Regulatory projects in line with clientexpectations
• When required, support Loss Management, Claims and Account Teams to provide civil claims management advice, guidance and support for GB Retail clients, with a view to adding value to the existing claims management programme.
• Identify, via analysis of available claims management data and client and Loss Management liaison, opportunities to promote relevant and appropriate Risk Management services to GB Retail clients and prospects, with particular focus on those services offered by the Claims Defensibility and Regulatory, Health and Safety and Stress and Mental Health Risk practices.
• Engage with clients to help them assess current arrangements around the defensibility of claims and regulatory action
• Provide objective advice and direction on a wide range of risk issues
• Supporting clients with the creation, amendment, and or / revision of documentation, policies and procedures as part of overall avoidance and defense strategies
• Deliver training sessions relating to accident investigation and other related areas
• Support the client’s risk journey and assist in their strategic goals and objectives
• Occasional overnight travel may be required to support client-site engagements. Candidates should be comfortable traveling when needed to meet project or client requirements.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring

• Qualified solicitor or Legal Executive in England, Wales, Scotland or Republic of Ireland
• Experience in bringing or defending personal injury claims.
• Experience of health and safety related regulatory law, particularly associated with supporting corporate and/or individual entities with formal regulatory investigations and/or the defense of regulatory prosecutions
• Experience of delivering educational presentations and/or training seminars to clients and other stakeholders

What we offer

Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company

We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email [e-mail]