Compliance and Risk Specialist

Harris Beach Murtha•Buffalo, NY

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Information Governance and Risk Management team at Harris Beach Murtha is seeking a Compliance and Risk Specialist. This role involves administering the firm's business insurance, managing a central contract database, and overseeing department policies and procedures. The ideal candidate is a dynamic self-starter with a strong willingness to learn and a desire to join an innovative, growing law firm with a long history of success.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in risk management, insurance, law firm or closely related experience (required)
High proficiency with Microsoft Office products
Excellent organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills
Sound judgment, a sense of accountability for working independently and proactively, and determination to work efficiently with competing project deadlines
Ability to manage multiple projects independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrate consistent logic, rationale, and objectivity in decision making
Comfortable working in the office on a hybrid schedule

Nice To Haves

2+ years of Project Management experience
A bachelor’s degree in business, Risk Management, Accounting, Finance or closely related major

Responsibilities

Administer all business insurance for Harris Beach Murtha including 3 ancillary businesses (General liability, Auto, Umbrella, Cyber, Employment Practices Liability, Management Liability, Personal Group Umbrella, Professional Liability and Crime).
Manage and advise on the renewal process for all lines of insurance coverage working with brokers to structure comprehensive and competitively priced insurance programs.
Coordinate efforts, in conjunction with the executive leadership team and Risk Management Committee, to manage insurance renewals including limits, retention levels, rates and premiums and develop insurance renewal strategies and identify and place appropriate business insurance products.
Recommend solutions to risk-related issues.
Oversee production and management of certificates of insurance.
Handle the administration of client contracts in accordance with company policies, procedures and legal requirements.
Participate in the advancement of the Contract Management System.
Manage, document and interpret contract information in the firm’s central repository.
Manage the development and distribution of contract information to attorneys and administrators to assist in contract maintenance and renewals.
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation related to the management of contracts.
Participate in the Incident Response Team and notify insurer of incident if necessary.
Audit all invoices for accuracy and timely payment.
Assist with Risk Management special projects.