Compliance and Risk Counsel

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm seeks a 2-4 PQE lawyer for their Compliance and Risk team in London. The role involves advising on compliance issues, drafting policies, and supporting regulatory engagement. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in a Risk team within a law firm and possess strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Risk team within a large City or international law firm is ideal.
• Ability to advise on SRA requirements and compliance issues.
• Strong drafting skills for policies and client engagement letters.

Responsibilities

• Advise on SRA requirements and support regulatory engagement.
• Draft and amend policies relating to compliance issues.
• Audit files for regulatory compliance and assist with internal investigations.

Skills

Strong communication

Prioritisation skills

Relationship building

Education

Qualified lawyer (2-4 PQE)

Job description

About the opportunity
A leading international law firm is looking for a 2-4 PQE lawyer to join their Compliance and Risk team and support with global matters for the firm. The role sits in a small but high-performing and dynamic team, ensuring compliance with professional standards and contractual work.

What you'll need to succeed
The successful candidate will be responsible for advising on SRA requirements, supporting regulatory engagement, and providing guidance on compliance issues related to the global mobility of fee-earners. You will also be involved in drafting and amending policies relating to anti-bribery, hospitality and insider dealing, as well as auditing files for regulatory compliance and assisting with internal investigations led by the COLP.

The role will draft client engagement letters and standard terms of business, and review outside counsel guidelines, client terms, and consultancy agreements. You will also provide legal risk input on client pitches, RfPs, and panel applications, and support the legal aspects of opening new offices.

Previous experience working in a Risk team within a large City or international law firm is ideal. Strong communication and prioritisation skills are essential, as is the ability to build effective relationships.

What you need to do now
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