At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a top law firm to manage risk and compliance while advising on complex legal matters.
- Company: Award-winning national law firm with a strong reputation in risk management.
- Benefits: Flexible working, professional development, and the chance to mentor junior team members.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and engagement with diverse legal jurisdictions.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a collaborative environment with genuine flexibility.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor with 3+ years' PQE and experience in risk management.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We are working with an award-winning national law firm to hire a Risk Lawyer to join their highly regarded Risk & Compliance team, with 1 or 2 days per month in the office.
The firm is seeking a qualified solicitor with a minimum of three years' PQE who possesses direct experience in risk management and the negotiation of sophisticated contractual arrangements within a law firm environment.
- Managing partnership office matters, including lateral partner onboarding, partner retirements, and the drafting of complex partnership governance documentation.
- Partnering closely with the Human Resources department to ensure seamless compliance during high-level internal transitions and lateral partner moves.
- Assessing and advising on supplier agreements to mitigate commercial and operational risk for the firm.
- Conducting rigorous periodic reviews of firm-wide policies and procedures, recommending enhancements, and driving their implementation.
- Providing high-quality, practical legal advice on the SRA Standards and Regulations, Principles, and Codes of Conduct.
- Navigating cross-border jurisdictions by advising on the distinct regulatory requirements of the Law Society of Scotland, the Law Society of Northern Ireland, and the Law Society of Ireland.
- Engaging professionally with external legal regulators and acting as a trusted risk advisor to internal stakeholders across all office locations.
- Supporting the professional development and mentoring of junior analysts and specialists within the compliance function.
If you are a collaborative risk lawyer looking for a role that offers genuine flexibility and a high level of professional ownership, we invite you to apply.
Lawyer - Risk and Compliance in Edinburgh employer: AJ FOX COMPLIANCE
Join an award-winning national law firm that prioritises flexibility and professional growth, offering a collaborative work culture where your expertise in risk management will be valued. With the opportunity to work remotely for most of the month and engage in meaningful mentorship of junior staff, this role not only allows you to make a significant impact but also supports your career development in a dynamic legal environment.
