Risk and Compliance Lawyer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Compliance Lawyer to join a highly respected international law firm based in London. This role offers you the chance to be part of a forward thinking Legal & Regulatory Risk team, where your expertise will directly contribute to the firm's ongoing success and growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on a wide range of risk management and compliance queries from all areas of the business, ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Develop, maintain, and update risk management policies, procedures, and guidance notes to ensure best practice across the firm's operations.
• Respond proactively to daily queries related to risk management received by the team inbox, offering practical solutions tailored to specific business needs.
• Assist colleagues in business services teams with general risk management issues, supporting them in navigating complex regulatory requirements.
• Review and negotiate supplier agreements, including onboarding new technology providers while safeguarding the firm's interests.
• Support data protection compliance efforts by handling subject access requests and managing data breaches in accordance with relevant legislation.
• Review and advise on outside counsel terms as well as client requested edits to standard terms of business, ensuring alignment with firm policies.

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor with at least two years' experience working within a Risk and compliance team.
• Fee earners with a commercial background will also be considered.
• Demonstrable experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Working knowledge of SRA regimes and anti bribery and data protection legislation.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

About the job

Contract Type: Permanent
Specialism: Legal
Focus: Risk & Compliance - Private Practice
Industry: Legal
Salary: £90,000 - £100,000 per annum
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Mid Management
Location: London