Risk and Compliance Lawyer

RedLaw Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading City law firm is looking for a Risk & Compliance Lawyer to join their team. This full-time role offers visibility and influence across the firm, focusing on providing firm-wide advice on regulatory issues, managing compliance matters, and shaping policies. Ideal candidates will have experience in risk & compliance or relevant areas and possess strong communication skills. This position promises professional development and a chance to transition into a high-impact advisory role.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with ideally 5+ years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience in risk & compliance within a law firm or significant exposure from fee-earning.
• Strong working knowledge of legal and regulatory compliance.
• Confident and practical adviser.

Responsibilities

• Advise on SRA Principles, Code of Conduct, and conflicts.
• Draft and maintain risk & compliance policies and registers.
• Support insurance matters, audits, and regulatory reporting.
• Deliver training to promote a strong compliance culture.
• Support data protection and HR-related compliance.

Skills

SRA Principles

Knowledge of regulatory compliance

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified solicitor (5+ PQE)

Job description

A leading City law firm is seeking a Risk & Compliance Lawyer to join its expanding Risk & Compliance function. This is a permanent, full-time offering high visibility and real influence across the firm. Working closely with the Risk & Compliance Director (COLP), you will provide firm-wide advice on regulatory, professional conduct and risk issues, manage day-to-day compliance matters, and help shape policies, procedures and best practice as the firm continues to grow.

Why this role

• Broad, strategic remit in a top-tier practice
• Regular interaction with Partners and senior stakeholders
• Opportunity to move away from fee-earning into a high-impact advisory role
• Strong support, autonomy, and ongoing professional development

Key responsibilities

• Advise on SRA Principles, Code of Conduct, conflicts, confidentiality and complaints
• Draft, maintain and embed risk & compliance policies and registers
• Support insurance matters, audits, accreditations and regulatory reporting
• Deliver training and promote a strong compliance culture
• Support data protection, HR-related compliance and contract reviews

About you

• Qualified solicitor (ideally 5+ PQE)
• Experience in risk & compliance within a law firm, or significant exposure from fee-earning
• Strong working knowledge of legal and regulatory compliance
• Confident, practical adviser with excellent communication and organisational skills

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Risk & Compliance professional or a senior solicitor seeking a career change into a varied, influential role at the heart of a growing law firm.

Apply now! For more information or a confidential discussion please contact Ria Deboise on 07535964973 / [e-mail]

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