Risk Lawyer

A prestigious international law firm is looking for an experienced Risk Lawyer to join their team in London. The ideal candidate for the Risk Lawyer role should have proven experience within a law firm environment with a strong understanding of the SRA Code of Conduct and broader legal risk issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert advice to internal stakeholders on a broad range of compliance and regulatory issues.
• Advise on data protection matters, including data breaches and subject access requests.
• Interpret and apply the SRA Code of Conduct and related regulatory frameworks.
• Review and negotiate client terms in conjunction with Contract Lawyers.
• Support internal teams on compliance issues such as anti-bribery, share dealing, confidentiality, and outside interests.
• Review client engagement documentation including terms of business and conflict waivers.
• Draft, review, and update internal risk policies, processes, and procedures.
• Deliver firm-wide training on compliance and professional conduct.
• Act as a liaison for regulatory queries from Conflicts, AML, and New Business Intake teams.
• Monitor changes in laws, regulations, and market practices relevant to legal risk and compliance.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• UK qualified solicitor.
• Prior experience in a law firm or commercial legal environment.
• Strong understanding of the SRA Code of Conduct and broader legal risk issues.
• Proven experience in data protection law and contract review.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Risk Lawyer to play a key role within a dynamic and forward-thinking department in an international law firm.