Risk & Compliance Lawyer

Jones Kemp; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A fast-growing international organization is seeking an experienced Risk Manager on a part-time basis to shape its risk culture and develop an enterprise risk framework. This unique role offers the opportunity to significantly influence risk governance in a complex, evolving environment, ideal for seasoned risk professionals or those with legal/compliance backgrounds looking for meaningful part-time work.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in enterprise/operational risk, internal audit, or legal/compliance roles.
• Experience in high-growth or complex organizations, particularly in construction/infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of ERM principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a risk management framework.
• Embed a proactive risk culture across the organization.
• Collaborate with Legal and Compliance teams to ensure alignment.

Skills

Enterprise Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Governance

Job description

Our client,a fast-growing international organisation, are seeking an experienced Risk Manager (or Legal/Compliance professional with strong risk experience) to help design, implement, and embed its enterprise risk framework from the ground up on a part-time basis (3-4 days per week) for approx. 9-12 months.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the risk culture of a business that is expanding rapidly and navigating the complexities of international operations. The role will work closely with the Internal Audit function reporting directly into Group Legal & Compliance.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and roll out a fit-for-purpose risk management framework.
• Embed a proactive risk culture across a fast-paced, evolving organisation.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and IA teams to ensure alignment with governance and controls.
• Identify and assess organisational risks in a construction/infrastructure-heavy context.
• Engage with stakeholders across multiple functions and geographies.
• Travel may be required depending on business needs.

Ideal background:

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise/operational risk, internal audit, or legal/compliance roles.
• Track record of building or transforming risk functions—particularly in international, complex, or high-growth businesses.
• Experience in construction, infrastructure, or capital projects environments (highly desirable).
• Strong understanding of enterprise risk management (ERM) principles.
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Comfortable working independently in a newly maturing risk environment.

This role would suit a seasoned risk professional, or someone from a legal/compliance background with a passion for shaping governance and risk frameworks. It’s an ideal fit for someone looking for a meaningful part-time assignment in a business that welcomes initiative, resilience, and clarity of thought.