Risk Lawyer (12-month FTC)

Taylor Root Dusseldorf; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking a qualified solicitor to join its Risk & Compliance team on a 12-month fixed-term basis in London. The role involves advising on regulatory compliance, monitoring legal changes, and drafting internal policies. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in legal compliance and a strong understanding of relevant frameworks. The position offers hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in legal compliance within an international firm.
• Strong understanding of the SRA Code of Conduct and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Advise on professional standards, ethics, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor and interpret changes in legal requirements affecting the firm.
• Draft and update internal policies and procedures.
• Maintain compliance registers and support risk initiatives.

Skills

Advising on professional standards

Regulatory compliance

Data protection

Monitoring legal changes

Drafting policies and procedures

Collaboration with stakeholders

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Overview

A leading international law firm is seeking a qualified solicitor to join its Risk & Compliance team on a 12-month fixed-term basis. The role is based in London with hybrid working options and involves supporting senior risk and compliance professionals across the firm’s global offices.

Responsibilities

• Advise on professional standards, ethics, regulatory compliance, data protection and conflicts of interest
• Monitor and interpret changes in legal and regulatory requirements affecting firm operations
• Draft and update internal policies, procedures and terms of engagement with clients and third parties
• Maintain compliance registers and support firm-wide risk initiatives
• Collaborate with stakeholders across legal and business services teams

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with at least 2 years’ experience in legal compliance within an international firm
• Strong understanding of the SRA Code of Conduct and related regulatory frameworks

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