Strategic Risk & Compliance Lead – Law Firm

AJ FOX COMPLIANCE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AJ FOX COMPLIANCE partners with an international legal practice to appoint a Risk Manager for their London office. You will lead the Risk Team, handle the team inbox, and guide analysts while tackling complex compliance and regulatory inquiries across the business.

The ideal candidate is a qualified lawyer or experienced risk professional with 5+ years in an international law firm risk function, deep knowledge of SRA Codes of Conduct and data protection, and proven leadership to advise

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in international law firm risk function
• Deep knowledge of SRA Codes of Conduct and data protection regulations
• Proven leadership experience and ability to advise stakeholders on complex compliance matters

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily workflow of the risk team inbox and manage line management duties
• Serve as escalation point for complex risk, conflicts, and data protection queries
• Design and deliver firm-wide risk training sessions including induction modules
• Lead internal risk assessments, file compliance audits, and internal investigations
• Manage data protection matters including data subject access requests and data breach responses
• Review client terms of business with contracts teams
• Monitor regulatory updates and amend internal policies accordingly
• Manage strategic risk projects from inception to completion and maintain compliance systems

Skills

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Data protection

Critical thinking

Commercial judgement

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Job description

AJ FOX COMPLIANCE partners with an international legal practice to appoint a Risk Manager for their London office. You will lead the Risk Team, handle the team inbox, and guide analysts while tackling complex compliance and regulatory inquiries across the business.

The ideal candidate is a qualified lawyer or experienced risk professional with 5+ years in an international law firm risk function, deep knowledge of SRA Codes of Conduct and data protection, and proven leadership to advise