Senior Risk & Compliance Lawyer

Location
England, London, City of London
Salary
£100000 - £140000 per annum
Posted
24 Sep 2019
Closes
22 Oct 2019
Ref
123
Contact
Daniel Chatfield
Job Title
Lawyer
Practice Area
Compliance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

In this role you will assist in advising partners, legal and office staff on legal and risk matters affecting the Firm. The production of policies in key areas;providing clear and commercial advice as new regulations or areas come into force; the implementation of internal risk processes and the provision of relevant training.

Key responsibilities for the Senior Risk & Compliance Lawyer:

  • Answer queries from partners, fee earners and staff at all levels relating to the interpretation of relevant legislation, regulation and Firm policies pertaining to client and matter on-boarding, risk management, commercial risk issues and other compliance matters
  • Devise and provide training on risk topics
  • Liaise with the Firm's regulators, particularly the SRA
  • Liaise with all levels of staff within the Firm to advise and assist with the implementation of solutions to resolve operational risk issue
  • Provide advice, interpret legislation and develop and implement policies and procedures. Oversee the monitoring and maintenance of policies and procedures and maintenance of internal know-how
  • Work on ad hoc projects that arise from to-to-time

With 4 years+ in legal Risk & Compliance, you will be experienced in working in a a top tier law firm. A strong technical skill set and the ability to develop the firms overall Risk & Compliance strategy is essential.

If you are looking to take the next step in your career in to role offering considerable autonomy and flexibility, this Senior Risk & Compliance Lawyer is for you.

Apply today or call me on 020 7509 8170 to find out more.