We’re working with a leading UK law firm to appoint a Business Continuity & Operational Resilience Lead to its Risk & Compliance team. You’ll shape and develop the firm’s resilience framework, helping it prepare for, respond to and recover from disruption while protecting the continuity of critical services for clients.
You’ll bring experience in business continuity and operational resilience, including implementing resilience frameworks aligned with ISO 22301 in a partnership-based organisation. You’ll have strong expertise in business impact analysis, incident management and continuity planning, alongside the confidence to influence senior stakeholders and drive action. Cyber or information security knowledge is beneficial.
The responsibilities will include:
- Developing and maintaining an operational resilience framework that supports the firm to withstand, respond to and recover from disruption while protecting critical client services.
- Keeping business impact analyses, critical service maps and dependency assessments accurate and embedded in resilience planning.
- Maintaining crisis management, business continuity and incident response plans, and ensuring they are regularly reviewed and tested.
- Leading resilience exercises, simulations and training to build preparedness, validate response arrangements and identify improvements.
- Assessing and reporting on resilience risks, third-party dependencies, incidents and emerging threats, making clear recommendations to senior stakeholders and governance forums.
- Maintaining ISO 22301 certification and continually improving resilience capabilities in line with regulatory expectations, industry standards and best practice.
- Working closely with business, technology and information security teams to ensure a coordinated approach to resilience.
- Building awareness across the firm and supporting client due diligence, tender submissions and assurance activities.
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Business Continuity Lead in London employer: AJ FOX COMPLIANCE
Join a prestigious Top 200 UK law firm that values professional growth and offers a collaborative work culture. As a Legal and Compliance Lawyer, you will benefit from hands-on experience in a dynamic environment, with opportunities for career advancement and development in risk management and compliance. The firm's commitment to employee well-being and its supportive atmosphere make it an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding legal careers.
