Risk Lawyer

Taylor Root; Slough; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading International Law Firm in London is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Lawyer to join its Legal & Risk function. You will advise partners and business stakeholders on regulatory and professional conduct issues, and support investigations, governance and risk management across a global business.

The role offers exposure to senior stakeholders, broad workload, and opportunities to shape regulatory compliance within a globally recognised organisation.

Qualifications

• 2-5 PQE (fee-earning or in-house lawyers).
• Experience in SRA regulatory compliance, professional conduct, risk, governance or legal advisory work.

Responsibilities

• Advising partners and business stakeholders on regulatory and professional conduct issues.
• Supporting regulator relations and assisting with investigations, incident management and regulatory reporting.
• Developing and implementing compliance policies, procedures and risk management frameworks.
• Delivering training on key regulatory developments and risk topics.
• Working on governance, ESG and new business initiatives.
• Collaborating with colleagues across multiple international offices and functions.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Governance

Legal advisory

Stakeholder management

Education

2-5 PQE

Job description

In-House Regulatory Compliance Lawyer | Leading International Law Firm | London

We're supporting a leading international law firm in the search for a Regulatory Compliance Lawyer to join its highly regarded Legal & Risk function in London.

This is a rare opportunity to join a collaborative, high-performing team responsible for advising the firm on professional conduct, regulatory compliance, governance and legal risk matters across a global business.

The role will involve:

• Advising partners and business stakeholders on a broad range of regulatory and professional conduct issues
• Supporting the firm's relationship with its primary regulator and assisting with investigations, incident management and regulatory reporting
• Developing and implementing compliance policies, procedures and risk management frameworks
• Delivering training and guidance on key regulatory developments and risk topics.
• Working on strategic projects across the business, including governance, ESG and new business initiatives
• Collaborating with colleagues across multiple international offices and functions

Ideal candidate:

• 2-5 PQE (fee-earning or in-house lawyers)
• Experience in SRA regulatory compliance, professional conduct, risk, governance or legal advisory work gained within a law firm, professional services environment, regulator or relevant in-house legal team

This opportunity offers exceptional exposure to senior stakeholders, a broad and varied workload, an excellent team culture and the chance to play a key role in shaping regulatory compliance within a globally recognised organisation.