Key Responsibilities

• Advising on all aspects of Risk & Compliance, including the SRA Code of Conduct, professional standards, ethics, conflicts, financial crime, AML, sanctions, client and third-party terms and conditions, supplier contracts, data protection and AI.
• Liaising with colleagues across the Risk & Compliance function, business services and fee-earning teams internationally.
• Developing and maintaining a strong understanding of the firm's policies, systems and processes.
• Identifying new or amended regulatory requirements and legal obligations affecting the firm's operations.
• Drafting and updating policies and procedures to reflect changes in regulatory requirements across the jurisdictions in which the firm operates.
• Maintaining registers and monitoring compliance.
• Supporting audits, training and other risk and compliance initiatives.
• Undertaking other ad hoc duties as required.

Key Skills & Experience

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales, ideally with 6–10 years' PQE.
• A minimum of three years' experience within the Risk function of an international law firm.
• Detailed knowledge of the SRA regulatory framework, particularly the Code of Conduct.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management experience.
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant areas of law and procedure, including:
  • Contract
  • Tort
  • Financial crime / AML
  • Sanctions
  • Conflicts
  • Confidentiality, privilege and data protection
• Experience applying and advising on the above areas.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively and seek or delegate support where appropriate.
• Motivated, pragmatic and commercially minded.
• Strong IT skills.
• High levels of discretion, confidentiality and diplomacy.
• Willingness to travel internationally to undertake audits and training.

Desirable

• Experience delivering training.
• Experience dealing with professional indemnity claims and complaints.