KMA Legal Recruitment
Risk & Compliance Lawyer
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Firm profile
A highly regarded top tier South East law firm are seeking a Risk and Compliance Lawyer to join them.
Role detail
You will join the firm’s growing Risk and Compliance team working directly with the Head of Risk & Compliance.
You will play a critical role in handling day-to-day Risk and Compliance issues and contributing to the ongoing development of Risk & Compliance awareness, policies and procedures throughout the firm.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing advice and guidance to lawyers in the firm on a wide range of legal and regulatory risk and compliance issues
- Assisting the Director of Risk and Compliance in advising on Professional Indemnity and other insurance queries
- Assisting the Director of Risk and Compliance on investigating complaints
- Offering expert advice on the SRA handbook and other professional conduct queries
- Drafting and advising on the Firm’s risk and compliance policies and procedures
- Supporting and managing the Firm’s annual audit process and the Firm’s external accreditation
- Overseeing the management of the Firm’s risk exposure including relationships with clients and third parties
- Supporting the Data Protection Partner in handling enquiries
- Working with HR on the management of SRA records
- Other duties as required
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You may be an experienced Risk and Compliance lawyer looking for a new challenge, or an experienced Solicitor looking for a career change away from fee-earning.
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Ideally you will have prior experience in Risk & Compliance or significant exposure to risk issues in a fee-earning capacity.
Why apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate looking to step into a broad risk and compliance role covering a wide remit of work in a top City practice where you will have the opportunity to shape the future of the firm.
The firm’s culture is widely-recognised as one of the best in City law, built on trust, collaboration, and mutual respect. You will be part of a firm which supports work/life balance, personal development, and building strong connections.
For more information please contact Kate Albon at KMA Legal on kate.albon@kmalegal.co.uk
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