Risk and Compliance Lawyer

Ryder Reid; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryder Reid in London seeks an experienced European Risk & Compliance Lawyer to join the European Risk team. You will advise on regulatory obligations, professional conduct, data protection and firmwide compliance processes across UK and European offices.

Responsibilities include drafting policies, supporting audits, training, and monitoring regulatory developments, with a focus on UK GDPR and SRA standards. The role is hybrid and full-time.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' PQE as a lawyer.
• Experience in an international commercial law firm.
• Familiarity with SRA Standards & Regulations.
• Understanding of UK GDPR and data protection principles.
• Exposure to contract review and commercial risk.

Responsibilities

• Provide risk and compliance guidance to fee earners and business teams.
• Advise on SRA Code of Conduct and Standards & Regulations.
• Review engagement letters, client terms, NDAs, and supplier contracts.
• Support client audits, RFP responses.
• Draft and update risk policies and procedures.
• Suggest process improvements to systems and guidance materials.
• Support risk and compliance training delivery.
• Assist with internal audits and risk assessments.
• Advise on UK GDPR matters and data incidents.
• Track regulatory developments and advise on impact.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Data protection

UK GDPR

Risk assessment

Education

Qualified solicitor/advocate

Job description

European Risk & Compliance Lawyer

London | Hybrid | Full-time

A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced Risk & Compliance Lawyer to join its European Risk team. Reporting to the European Head of Risk, this role supports risk and compliance activity across UK and European offices, advising on regulatory obligations, professional conduct, commercial risk, data protection and firmwide compliance processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance advisory - Provide clear, practical guidance to fee earners and business teams on risk, compliance and professional conduct queries.
• SRA & regulatory compliance - Advise on the interpretation and application of the SRA Code of Conduct and Standards & Regulations.
• Contract & terms review - Review and advise on engagement letters, client terms, NDAs, supplier contracts and outside counsel guidelines.
• Client audits & RFPs - Support responses to client audits, questionnaires and pitch documentation.
• Policy development - Assist with drafting and updating global and Europe‑specific risk policies and procedures.
• Process improvement - Recommend enhancements to systems, processes and guidance materials.
• Training - Support the development and delivery of risk and compliance training.
• Risk assessments - Assist with internal audits, investigations and risk assessments.
• Data protection - Advise on UK GDPR matters, data incidents, breach notifications and DSAR responses.
• Regulatory monitoring - Track UK and European regulatory developments and advise on their impact.

Experience & Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with 1-3 years' PQE.
• Experience within an international commercial law firm.
• Familiarity with SRA Standards & Regulations.
• Understanding of UK GDPR and data protection principles.
• Exposure to contract review and commercial risk considerations.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.