Risk & Compliance Lawyer

Firm profile

A highly regarded mid-sized Top 100 City firm are seeking a Risk and Compliance Lawyer to join them.

Role detail

You will join the firm’s growing Risk and Compliance team working directly with the Risk & Compliance Director (COLP).

You will play a critical role in handling day-to-day Risk and Compliance issues and contributing to the ongoing development of Risk & Compliance awareness, policies and procedures throughout the firm.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing advice and guidance to lawyers in the firm on a wide range of legal and regulatory risk and compliance issues
• Assisting the Director of Risk and Compliance in advising on Professional Indemnity and other insurance queries
• Assisting the Director of Risk and Compliance on investigating complaints
• Offering expert advice on the SRA handbook and other professional conduct queries
• Drafting and advising on the Firm’s risk and compliance policies and procedures
• Supporting and managing the Firm’s annual audit process and the Firm’s external accreditation
• Overseeing the management of the Firm’s risk exposure including relationships with clients and third parties
• Supporting the Data Protection Partner in handling enquiries
• Working with HR on the management of SRA records
• Other duties as required

Candidate

You may be an experienced Risk and Compliance lawyer looking for a new challenge, or an experienced Solicitor looking for a career change away from fee-earning.

Ideally you will have prior experience in Risk & Compliance or significant exposure to risk issues in a fee-earning capacity.

Why apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate looking to step into a broad risk and compliance role covering a wide remit of work in a top City practice where you will have the opportunity to shape the future of the firm.

The firm’s culture is widely-recognised as one of the best in City law, built on trust, collaboration, and mutual respect. You will be part of a firm which supports work/life balance, personal development, and building strong connections.

For more information please contact Kate Albon at KMA Legal on [email protected]