At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a collaborative team to provide expert legal risk and compliance advice.
- Company: Leading commercial law firm with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and learning in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in legal risk management and compliance across diverse practice areas.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor or barrister with experience in law firm risk management.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We are working with a leading commercial law firm to hire a Risk Lawyer. In this role, you will join a growing, highly collaborative team of experts to deliver a comprehensive legal risk and regulatory compliance service across all practice groups and business operations.
The firm is looking for a qualified solicitor or barrister in England & Wales with a current practicing certificate and a strong track record in law firm risk management. We would like to hear from candidates who possess a deep familiarity with common law, UCTA, and the principles of professional negligence. You should have an awareness of the Solicitors Accounts Rules and a calm, commercially aware approach that allows you to deliver complex legal risk messages confidently.
The responsibilities will include:
- Providing expert legal and regulatory advice to fee earners, business support functions, and senior management on the SRA Standards and Regulations, ethical boundaries, and complex conflicts of interest.
- Advising on high-stakes financial crime and regulatory frameworks, including POCA, anti-money laundering, the Bribery Act, Market Abuse Regulations, and ECCTA.
- Managing data protection governance, including evaluating data breaches and coordinating responses to Data Subject Access Requests under GDPR.
- Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating bespoke client retainers, outside counsel guidelines, panel terms, and supplier agreements, with a strong focus on limitations of liability.
- Advising legal teams on potential professional indemnity claims or circumstances, reporting matters to insurers, and managing responses to first-tier client and third-party complaints.
- Designing, updating, and implementing robust firm-wide compliance policies, risk procedures, and internal audit programmes.
- Developing and delivering comprehensive compliance training and inductions to partners, fee earners, and staff at all levels of seniority.
- Assisting with major annual compliance cycles, including the firm’s professional indemnity insurance renewal, SRA bulk practicing certificate renewal (RF1), and statutory registrations.
- Supporting the firm through external compliance assessments, including annual ISO audits (9001, 27001, 22301, 14001) and Cyber Essentials Plus recertifications.
Please submit your application today to register your interest.
Risk Lawyer in Bradford employer: AJ FOX COMPLIANCE
As a premier global law firm, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that prioritises professional growth and development. Our London office offers exceptional benefits, including comprehensive training programmes and mentorship opportunities, ensuring that our employees are equipped to excel in their roles. Join us to be part of a collaborative environment where your expertise in conflict management will be valued and where you can make a significant impact on our strategic direction.
