Risk & Compliance Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking a Risk & Compliance Lawyer in London. This role involves advising on regulatory compliance, drafting firm-wide policies, and engaging with legal regulators. Candidates must be UK-qualified solicitors with experience in risk management and compliance.

Qualifications

• UK-qualified solicitor with PQE experience in a law firm.
• Proven experience in SRA regulatory compliance and policy development.
• Strong understanding of conflict rules and risk management in legal contexts.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance for international mobility of fee-earners.
• Draft and update firm-wide risk management policies.
• Advise on SRA regulatory requirements and conflict resolution.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Conflict resolution

Contract drafting

Education

UK-qualified solicitor

PQE experience

Job description

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Client:

UNCOVER

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

A leading international law firm is looking for a Risk & Compliance Lawyer to join their London team.

The Risk & Compliance Lawyer role will support the firm’s global compliance and governance functions, reporting to the Head of Risk & Compliance. This role plays a critical part in advising on regulatory and legal risk issues across the firm and assisting with the development and enforcement of risk management frameworks and best practices.

Key Responsibilities for the Risk & Compliance Lawyer:

• Assist with firm engagement with legal and professional regulators.
• Support compliance for international mobility of fee-earners.
• Provide advice on complex conflicts of interest and conflict resolution.
• Advise on SRA regulatory requirements
• Draft and update firm-wide policies (e.g., anti-bribery, insider dealing, hospitality & gifts).
• Assist with COLP internal investigations.
• Draft and revise client engagement letters and standard terms.
• Review and negotiate consultancy and supplier contracts.
• Advise on outside counsel guidelines and client-specific terms.
• Support risk and compliance elements in the establishment of new international offices.

Qualifications & Experience:

• UK-qualified solicitor with PQE experience, preferably in the risk or compliance team in a law firm environment.
• Proven experience in SRA regulatory compliance and policy development.
• Strong understanding of conflict rules and conflict resolution processes.
• Experience with contract and policy drafting.
• Knowledge of legal risk management practices in a law firm environment.

If you are interested in joining a leading international law firm as a Risk & Compliance Lawyer, we encourage you to apply or get in touch at [emailprotected]