Job Description
Risk & Compliance Lawyer
\n Hertfordshire
\n Hybrid Working (3 days in office)
\n Looking to move away from fee-earning and build a broader career in legal risk and compliance?
\n This could be a great opportunity for a lawyer with 3+ years’ PQE who wants hands-on exposure across data protection, AML, regulatory compliance and wider firmwide risk.
\n You’ll join a supportive team and play a key role in helping strengthen the firm’s risk and compliance framework.
What will you be doing?
\n Handling day-to-day data protection matters, including SARs and potential data breaches
\n Supporting the DPO with GDPR and wider data protection queries
\n Conducting AML and KYC checks as part of client onboarding
\n Supporting ongoing AML compliance
\n Contributing to firmwide risk and compliance projects
\n Responding to risk queries and providing practical guidance
\n Assisting with professional negligence claims
\n Supporting client complaint responses
\n Drafting and updating policies and procedures
\n Carrying out file audits and compliance reviews
What are they looking for?
\n ️ A qualified lawyer with 3+ PQE
\n ️ An interest in legal risk, compliance and regulation
\n ️ Excellent attention to detail
\n ️ Strong communication and organisational skills
\n ️ Someone proactive who enjoys taking ownership
\n ️ A genuine desire to develop a career within risk and compliance
What’s on offer?
\n Professional development and training
\n Competitive salary
\n Generous annual leave + your birthday off
\n Option to purchase additional holiday
\n Health and wellbeing support
\n Collaborative and inclusive working environment
\n Opportunity to develop across multiple areas of legal risk and compliance
\n If you're a lawyer looking to broaden your skillset and move into a varied, non-fee-earning risk & compliance role, I'd love to hear from you.
\n Reach out if you're interested!
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Risk & Compliance Lawyer in Hertford employer: qed legal
As a leading global law firm, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive culture that empowers our employees to excel. The Head of AML role not only offers a senior leadership position with exposure to complex, high-profile matters but also provides exceptional benefits and genuine opportunities for professional growth and influence within the firm. Join us in London, where you can make a meaningful impact while working alongside a team of dedicated professionals committed to excellence in compliance and financial crime prevention.
