Risk and Compliance Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking a Risk and Compliance Counsel for its London team. This role involves guidance on legal risk, compliance with regulations, and drafting important documents. The ideal candidate will have a law qualification and prior experience in compliance within a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years’ experience in risk and compliance team at a law firm.
• Experience advising under SRA regulations.
• Experience in contract drafting.

Responsibilities

• Guiding partners and stakeholders on SRA regulatory compliance.
• Advising on conflicts of interest issues.
• Updating firm policies related to anti-bribery and insider trading.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Conflict management

Data privacy

Risk assessment

Education

Qualified lawyer in England and Wales

Job description

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I am partnering with a leading international law firm that is seeking a Risk and Compliance Counsel to join its dynamic London-based team.

Reporting directly to the Head of Risk and Compliance, this position offers a broad and engaging remit, encompassing all facets of legal risk. Key responsibilities include financial crime compliance, conflicts management, data privacy, claims handling, insurance matters, engagement terms, contractual review, and more.

This is a compelling opportunity for a Risk and Compliance lawyer currently working within a law firm who is seeking a varied and challenging role in a collaborative environment. The successful candidate will join a supportive team within a firm known for its positive and inclusive working culture.

Duties:

• Providing guidance to partners, fee-earners, and key stakeholders on SRA regulatory compliance
• Offering advice on complex conflict of interest issues
• Reviewing and updating firm policies relating to anti-bribery, insider trading, and the acceptance of hospitality and gifts
• Supporting COLP-led internal investigations
• Drafting and revising client engagement letters and standard terms of business
• Assisting with the oversight of the firm’s data protection policy and acting as a point of contact for data subject access requests (DSARs)

The firm are looking for the following:

• Qualified lawyer in England and Wales with 2-4 years’ experience of working within a risk and compliance team at a law firm
• Experience of advising under the SRA regulations
• Experience of contract drafting

If the above sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply today.