Cyan Partners
Risk Lawyer - Compliance
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Global Law Firm – Regulatory Compliance Lawyer
Our client is a world-class international law firm with over 5000 employees globally in 21 countries with 30 offices. It frequently appears as a top employer for women, families and LGBTQ+ and is advancing social mobility.
The global fee-earning population is supported by a superb team of legal and risk lawyers and advisors ensuring there is effective risk management and compliance in every jurisdiction.
We are seeking a qualified practicing lawyer with around 5+ years’ PQE gained in a large national or international law firm to join the firm’s risk and compliance team. The role will be a trusted advisor to the firm’s senior management team and will be instrumental in providing advice on regulatory compliance and professional conduct issues.
The role involves raising awareness and training colleagues about current regulatory requirements, horizon scanning and supporting the firm to implement new policies and procedures where necessary, managing internal incidents and breaches of regulation, and responding to enquiries from fee-earners on best practice. Your knowledge will need to span SRA and other regulatory regimes, such as FCA, it will also include ESG risk and regulatory requirements.
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Key Responsibilities
- Be a trusted advisor to the firm’s senior management team
- Provide advice on regulatory compliance and professional conduct issues
- Raise awareness and train colleagues about current regulatory requirements
- Horizon scanning and supporting the firm to implement new policies and procedures
- Manage internal incidents and breaches of regulation
- Respond to enquiries from fee-earners on best practice
Requirements
- Qualified practicing lawyer with around 5+ years’ PQE
- Experience in a large national or international law firm
- Previous experience of working in-house in a law firm legal function (other professional services firms and comparable organisations will also be considered)
- Knowledge of SRA, FCA, and ESG risk and regulatory requirements
- Strong communications skills
- Ability to deal with complex and forensic issues
- Experience of working at a senior level across numerous jurisdictions
- Ability to supervise and mentor junior members of the team
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Ideal Candidate
- Mid-to-senior level lawyer
- Focused, can-do attitude
- Desire to inspire and motivate others
- Team player who enjoys collaboration
- Strong commercial acumen
- Balanced approach to business risks
This role offers a challenging and rewarding role and an opportunity to make a difference in a leading global business. Please get in touch to find out more.
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