Commercial Risk & Compliance Counsel

Fisher German; Smisby; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Car Allowance

Private Healthcare

Holiday allowance (25–30 days + your生日

Enhanced parental leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Volunteering Leave 2 days/year (pro‑r‑

Online money saving portal

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Job summary

Fisher German is seeking a commercially minded legal, risk or compliance professional to advise colleagues and shape a positive risk culture. You’ll work with the Head of Legal, Risk & Compliance to translate complex requirements into pragmatic guidance across the firm.

The role supports contracts, governance, AML, data protection and supplier risk. It offers hybrid working with some office presence in Ashby de la Zouch and Birmingham.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or legal professional with around 4–5 years’ PQE or equivalent.
• Experience advising on legal, regulatory, risk or compliance matters.
• Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear, pragmatic legal, risk and compliance advice to colleagues across the business.
• Review, draft and negotiate contracts, terms of engagement, supplier agreements and other documents.
• Support development and ongoing management of the firm’s risk and compliance framework.
• Help ensure AML, data protection, conflicts, supplier governance and quality standards are met.
• Advise on claims, complaints, audits, regulatory inquiries and due diligence requests.
• Work with teams to identify risk themes and improve controls.
• Stay updated on legal/regulatory developments and promote a positive risk culture.

Skills

Drafting

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Solicitor qualification or equivalent

Job description

Fisher German is seeking a commercially minded legal, risk or compliance professional to advise colleagues and shape a positive risk culture. You’ll work with the Head of Legal, Risk & Compliance to translate complex requirements into pragmatic guidance across the firm.

The role supports contracts, governance, AML, data protection and supplier risk. It offers hybrid working with some office presence in Ashby de la Zouch and Birmingham.