Risk Paralegal

JR United Kingdom; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Silver Circle law firm is seeking a Risk Paralegal to support their Risk team in compliance with legal standards. This role is perfect for a law graduate eager to gain hands-on experience and offers a clear path to qualification in an esteemed legal environment.

Qualifications

• Law graduate with a strong interest in risk and compliance.
• Confident in managing multiple tasks and engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support risk and compliance projects and initiatives.
• Handle internal queries on professional conduct and regulatory matters.
• Conduct legal and compliance research.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Team-focused approach

Education

Law degree

Job description

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We are working with a leading Silver Circle law firm to hire a Risk Paralegal in London. In this role, you’ll support the Risk team in maintaining the firm’s compliance with legal and regulatory standards, working across a diverse range of matters from conduct issues and data breaches to professional indemnity and client due diligence. This is an exciting opportunity for a law graduate with a strong interest in risk and compliance to gain hands-on experience at a top-tier firm.

The firm is looking for a motivated and highly organised individual with a law degree, who is confident working across multiple tasks and engaging with senior stakeholders. This role is well-suited to someone seeking a long-term legal career, with a clear route to qualification available through either the Training Programme or the SQE/QWE pathway.

The responsibilities will include:

• Supporting risk and compliance projects and initiatives
• Handling internal queries on professional conduct and regulatory matters
• Assisting with data subject requests and completion of client due diligence questionnaires
• Providing support on professional indemnity matters to the Director of Risk
• Conducting legal and compliance research
• Contributing to the delivery of firm-wide risk training and guidance

They are looking for candidates with excellent communication and drafting skills, great attention to detail, and a proactive, team-focused approach. Confidence in managing multiple priorities and the ability to work independently are also key to success in this role.

This is a fantastic opportunity to build a legal career in a highly prestigious firm, with structured development support and real potential for qualification. If you're ready to take the next step in your legal journey, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to learn more.

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