Risk & Compliance Lawyer

Private Practice; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks a Compliance Solicitor to support the Head of Risk and Compliance. Your role will include ensuring legal adherence, developing policies, and fostering a culture of compliance throughout the firm, engaging in various compliance-related projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in risk and compliance or private practice is essential.
• Familiarity with legal, regulatory standards is required.
• Proficient in data protection and contract law.

Responsibilities

• Providing guidance on legal and compliance matters like anti-money laundering.
• Developing compliance policies and conducting internal training programs.
• Collaborating with legal teams to mitigate risks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Time management

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

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Join a dynamic team in a pivotal role, providing comprehensive support to the Head of Risk and Compliance within a leading organization. Your primary objective will be ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory standards while fostering a culture of compliance throughout the firm. From addressing inquiries to developing policies, your contributions will shape the firm’s risk management landscape.

Responsibilities include:

• Offering guidance on diverse legal, regulatory, and compliance matters such as anti-money laundering and data protection.
• Serving as a point of escalation for complex issues, collaborating with team members and stakeholders.
• Facilitating data protection compliance through policy development and training initiatives.
• Assisting in supplier onboarding and contract reviews, ensuring due diligence.
• Advising on client engagement processes and policies.
• Collaborating with legal teams to identify and mitigate risk across practice areas.
• Enhancing the firm’s audit program and implementing corrective measures as needed.
• Drafting and updating policies, while spearheading internal training programs.
• Contributing to firm-wide projects requiring risk and compliance expertise.
• Providing regular reports to senior management on pertinent issues.
• Keeping abreast of legal and regulatory developments, disseminating updates accordingly.

Qualifications:

• Qualified lawyer with experience in risk and compliance or private practice.
• Familiarity with legal, regulatory, and professional standards relevant to law firms.
• Proficiency in data protection and contract law.
• Previous experience in developing and implementing best practices preferred.

Attributes:

• Strong analytical and drafting abilities.
• Meticulous attention to detail and professional standards.
• Solution-oriented mindset with a collaborative approach.
• Ability to cultivate relationships and engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Clear and approachable communication style.
• Responsive and adept at meeting deadlines.
• Effective time management skills, adaptable to changing priorities.
• Commitment to supporting and fostering team development.

Origin Legal is handling a number of Compliance Solicitor vacancies throughout the South of England. If you are a Solicitor looking to consider your options, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Origin Legal follows strict best-practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However, we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.