Our client, a well-established and growing law firm, is investing significantly in its Risk and Compliance function and is looking to appoint a Legal Counsel to join the team. This is a newly evolving role within a business that is actively expanding its governance capability, a great opportunity for someone who wants to help shape a function as it grows, rather than step into a fixed, static remit.
The firm is genuinely flexible on working pattern: this role can be fully remote or hybrid, with a base in the firm's Birmingham city centre office for those who want in-person time with the team.
The Role
You'll sit within the General Legal / Risk & Compliance team, providing pragmatic, commercial legal advice and support across the business. The role covers a broad and varied remit, including:
- Providing quality legal, risk and compliance advice to stakeholders across the business
- Horizon-scanning legislative and regulatory change, and translating it into practical guidance
- Supporting governance and risk identification on business initiatives of varying scale
- Financial crime and sanctions work, including AML, sanctions checks, tax evasion risk, and fraud prevention
- Supporting due diligence, client onboarding, and supplier risk processes
- Contract review, drafting, and negotiation support across a range of commercial agreements
- Engaging with regulators and key external stakeholders
- Delivering training and raising awareness of risk and compliance across the firm
- Contributing to wider strategic and business continuity projects
This is a role that will evolve alongside the function, so there's real scope to get involved in shaping process, policy, and best practice as the team develops.
What We're Looking For
- A relevant degree and legal qualification
- Strong knowledge and experience of risk, governance and compliance
- The ability to analyse complex information and turn it into clear, practical recommendations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A pragmatic, commercial, and solutions-focused mindset
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure
- A collaborative approach, comfortable building relationships across a business and working independently
- Adaptability, and comfort with a role that will change and grow over time
- Willingness to travel to other offices occasionally, with overnight stays where required
Experience in financial crime, AML, sanctions, or contracts work would be an advantage, though not essential.
Why Apply
- Genuine flexibility: fully remote or hybrid working
- A firm actively investing in and growing its risk and compliance capability
- Broad exposure across governance, financial crime, contracts, and regulatory engagement
- Real influence over how the function develops
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Legal Counsel in Birmingham employer: LC Legal
LC Legal is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and collaborative work environment where ambitious solicitors can thrive. With flexible hybrid working arrangements, a competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits, employees are supported in their professional growth while engaging in significant domestic and international construction projects. The firm's strong presence in Scotland's construction sector ensures that you will be part of a respected team, gaining invaluable experience and building lasting client relationships.
