Risk Lawyer

We are working with an award-winning national law firm to hire a Risk Lawyer to join their highly regarded Risk & Compliance team, with 1 or 2 days per month in the office.

The firm is seeking a qualified solicitor with a minimum of three years' PQE who possesses direct experience in risk management and the negotiation of sophisticated contractual arrangements within a law firm environment. They are looking for candidates with strong analytical, communication, and organisational skills, combined with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.

The responsibilities will include: Managing partnership office matters, including lateral partner onboarding, partner retirements, and the drafting of complex partnership governance documentation. Partnering closely with the Human Resources department to ensure seamless compliance during high-level internal transitions and lateral partner moves. Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating bespoke client engagement terms, outside counsel guidelines, framework agreements, and panel terms. Assessing and advising on supplier agreements to mitigate commercial and operational risk for the firm. Conducting rigorous periodic reviews of firm-wide policies and procedures, recommending enhancements, and driving their implementation. Providing high-quality, practical legal advice on the SRA Standards and Regulations, Principles, and Codes of Conduct. Navigating cross-border jurisdictions by advising on the distinct regulatory requirements of the Law Society of Scotland, the Law Society of Northern Ireland, and the Law Society of Ireland. Engaging professionally with external legal regulators and acting as a trusted risk advisor to internal stakeholders across all office locations. Supporting the professional development and mentoring of junior analysts and specialists within the compliance function.