Risk and Compliance Solicitor

I am partnering with a leading international law firm that is seeking a Risk and Compliance Solicitor to join its dynamic London based team.

Reporting directly to the Head of Risk and Compliance, this position offers a broad and engaging remit, encompassing all facets of legal risk. Key responsibilities include financial crime compliance, conflicts management, data privacy, claims handling, insurance matters, engagement terms, contractual review, and more.

This is a great opportunity for a Risk and Compliance lawyer currently working within a law firm who is seeking a varied and challenging role in a collaborative environment. The successful candidate will join a supportive team within a firm known for its positive and inclusive working culture.

Duties:

• Providing guidance to partners, fee-earners, and key stakeholders on SRA regulatory compliance
• Offering advice on complex conflict of interest issues
• Reviewing and updating firm policies relating to anti-bribery, insider trading, and the acceptance of hospitality and gifts
• Supporting COLP-led internal investigations
• Drafting and revising client engagement letters and standard terms of business
• Assisting with the oversight of the firm’s data protection policy and acting as a point of contact for data subject access requests (DSARs)

The firm are looking for the following:

• Qualified lawyer in England and Wales with 2-4 years’ experience of working within a risk and compliance team at a law firm
• Experience of advising under the SRA regulations
• Experience of contract drafting

If the above sounds like the right fit for you, please apply below!