Senior Risk & Compliance Lawyer (Data Protection Lead)

Stevens-; Guildford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pensions Scheme (5% employer)

Private medical insurance

Permanent health insurance

Life assurance

Travel allowance or car parking

Travel season ticket/parking loan

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Cycle to work scheme

Give as you earn

Discounted gym memberships

Profit share and discretionary bonus

Job summary

Stevens & Bolton is recruiting a senior risk and compliance lawyer to lead on day-to-day data protection matters and advise senior stakeholders across the firm. You will work closely with the DPO, develop policies, and shape risk and compliance projects, while supervising junior colleagues.

You will provide pragmatic, timely guidance on data protection, AML, conflicts of interest, vendor risk, and regulatory developments, with a focus on AI and technology-enabled compliance.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 3+ years PQE in risk/compliance or private practice.
• Strong knowledge of data protection and contract law.
• Experience with AML and conflicts of interest regulatory requirements.
• Experience supervising junior colleagues and mentoring colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day data protection matters within the Risk & Compliance function, coordinating with the DPO and stakeholders.
• Advise on data protection, privacy laws, data breaches, DPIAs and accountability requirements; design training and update policies.
• Provide guidance on client engagement letters, supplier risk, and professional conduct; support risk/compliance projects across the firm.
• Draft and implement new policies and procedures; contribute to the internal training programme; report to senior management.

Education

Qualified lawyer (3+ years PQE)

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Stevens & Bolton is recruiting a senior risk and compliance lawyer to lead on day-to-day data protection matters and advise senior stakeholders across the firm. You will work closely with the DPO, develop policies, and shape risk and compliance projects, while supervising junior colleagues.

You will provide pragmatic, timely guidance on data protection, AML, conflicts of interest, vendor risk, and regulatory developments, with a focus on AI and technology-enabled compliance.