Inventum Group
Senior Risk & Compliance Lawyer
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Senior Risk & Compliance Lawyer (4+ PQE)
London | Flexible & Agile Working | Full or Part-Time Considered
A highly regarded London law firm is seeking a Senior Risk & Compliance Lawyer to join its established Risk & Information Security team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor, barrister, or equivalent qualified lawyer with at least 4 years' post-qualification experience (PQE), who is interested in developing a broad risk and compliance career within a sophisticated and collegiate law firm environment.
About the Role
Working closely with senior stakeholders—including the Risk & Compliance Director, General Counsel/COLP, and Partners across the firm—you will play a key role in supporting:
- Regulatory compliance
- Client onboarding
- Conflicts management
- Firm-wide risk initiatives
Key Responsibilities
- Advising on conflicts of interest, confidentiality, and regulatory issues arising from new matter intake and client onboarding.
- Reviewing and analysing Outside Counsel Guidelines and supporting compliance through Intapp Open.
- Assisting with complaints handling, including liaison with the Legal Ombudsman, SRA, and other stakeholders where required.
- Providing guidance on SRA Code of Conduct obligations, professional standards, and firm engagement terms.
- Conducting rolling internal file reviews to ensure adherence to firm policies and best practice.
- Supporting document requests from clients, regulators, and third parties.
- Drafting and updating internal policies and procedures across a range of risk and governance matters.
- Assisting with ISO9001 compliance, and supporting ISO27001 and wider business continuity initiatives.
- Undertaking regulatory research and supporting strategic compliance projects.
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Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister, or equivalent overseas lawyer, with an unrestricted practising certificate.
- A minimum of 4 years’ PQE.
- Experience gained within a law firm risk and compliance team or fee-earning practice with exposure to regulatory matters.
- A strong working knowledge of the SRA Code of Conduct and the wider regulatory framework.
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Ideal traits include:
- Experience with AML, sanctions, source of funds, PEP, and data protection issues.
- Excellent drafting and communication skills.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and work confidently with Senior Stakeholders and Partners.
The Opportunity
This role offers:
- Exposure to a wide variety of complex regulatory and risk matters within a highly respected firm known for its collaborative culture and commitment to professional excellence.
- Flexible and agile working arrangements, with part-time options (minimum three days per week) actively encouraged.
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