Risk Lawyer

Job Title:

Risk Lawyer

Location:

London / hybrid

Contract Type:

Fixed-term contract (maternity cover)

The Role

A leading international law firm is seeking a Risk Lawyer to join its Risk & Compliance function on a fixed-term basis. The role involves providing legal and regulatory support across the firm, advising on professional conduct, compliance and risk management issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on daily queries relating to professional standards, ethics, data protection, supplier terms and conflicts.
• Monitoring regulatory developments and identifying any impact on the business.
• Drafting and maintaining policies, systems and procedures.
• Reviewing and advising on conflict reports, including complex or cross-border matters.
• Drafting and updating terms of engagement with clients and third parties.
• Supporting with compliance registers and other monitoring processes.
• Handling escalated conflicts queries.
• Assisting with ad hoc risk and compliance projects as required.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified lawyer (England & Wales).
• At least two years’ experience in legal compliance.
• Knowledge of the SRA Code of Conduct and wider regulatory framework.
• Strong drafting skills, with experience preparing policies, procedures and contracts.
• Solid understanding of data protection, AML, sanctions, bribery and related compliance areas.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to handle sensitive issues confidently.
• Strong organisational and analytical abilities.
• Training experience desirable but not essential.

If you're interested, please apply or contact [email protected]