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Senior Risk Lawyer
A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Risk Lawyer to join its established Risk & Compliance team. Working closely with the Head of Legal Risk, Risk & Compliance Partner and COLP, you will advise on a broad range of legal and regulatory risk matters across a global business.
The Role
This is a varied and high-profile position with responsibility for supporting the firm's legal and regulatory compliance framework worldwide. You will provide practical, commercially focused advice while helping to manage risk across multiple jurisdictions.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise on a range of risk and compliance matters including:
- SRA regulations and professional conduct
- Legal ethics
- Conflicts of interest
- Anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions
- Client and third-party terms and conditions
- Supplier contracts
- Data protection
- Artificial Intelligence governance and regulation
- Partner with colleagues across Risk & Compliance, Business Services and legal teams internationally.
- Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on the firm's operations.
- Draft and update policies and procedures in response to changing legal and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain compliance registers and support ongoing monitoring activities.
- Contribute to a range of risk and compliance projects as required.
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- Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 6-10 years' PQE.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience within the Risk & Compliance team of an international law firm.
- Strong knowledge of the SRA Handbook, particularly the Code of Conduct.
- Up-to-date understanding of contract law, tort, AML, sanctions, conflicts, confidentiality, privilege, and data protection.
- Practical experience advising on legal and regulatory risk issues.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Analytical, organised, and commercially minded approach.
- High levels of discretion, professionalism, and diplomacy.
- Willingness to travel internationally when required.
- Delivering training to legal and business teams.
- Managing claims and complaints matters.
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