Senior Risk Manager / Lawyer

Michael Page (UK); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking a Senior Risk Manager/Lawyer to advise on complex risk and compliance issues while managing projects and mentoring team members. The successful candidate will have advanced knowledge of law-firm compliance areas and strong decision-making skills. The role offers a competitive salary and hybrid working options from London, Bath, or Oxford. Join a collaborative team where your expertise will help shape risk strategy and compliance initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus package

Hybrid working (2-3 days per week)

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of core law-firm compliance areas.
• Experience in managing, coaching, or developing others.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex risk and compliance matters.
• Lead and manage risk and compliance projects.
• Produce and monitor risk data.

Skills

Knowledge of SRA Standards and Regulations

Data protection legislation

Anti-money laundering legislation

Strong decision-making skills

Collaborative approach

Job description

Senior Risk Manager/ Lawyer. Top 100 UK Law Firm.

About Our Client

Top 100 UK Law Firm.

Job Description

Key responsibilities include:

• Advise on complex risk, compliance, regulatory, ethical, data protection, and conflict-of-interest matters.
• Lead and manage risk and compliance projects, including advising on new business initiatives with divisional and business leads.
• Produce, analyse, and monitor risk and compliance data to identify strengths and weaknesses in processes.
• Develop and maintain firmwide risk materials, including precedents, policies, communications, and training; deliver tailored training across divisions.
• Monitor regulatory changes, escalate higher‑risk matters, mentor junior team members, and support additional ad‑hoc duties.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate would have:

• Advanced knowledge of core law‑firm compliance areas, including SRA Standards and Regulations, data protection, and anti‑money laundering legislation.
• A collaborative approach and positive attitude, with a commercial mindset toward risk management.
• Strong decision‑making skills developed through experience in a similar compliance or risk role.
• Proven experience in managing, coaching, or developing others.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, proactively supporting colleagues while meeting deadlines across your own projects and workstreams.

What’s on Offer

On offer to the candidate:

• Competitive salary plus package.
• Hybrid working (2-3 days per week) from either London, Bath, or Oxford offices.