Our client, a progressive and forward-thinking global head quartered law firm, has a new opportunity for a Risk & Compliance Lawyer to join their London office on a permanent basis. The Risk & Compliance lawyer will report directly to the Administrative Partner for the London office who is also the Firm's MLCO, MLRO, COLP and DPO, and be part of the Compliance Unit working with the COFA and the other members of the compliance team. Key responsibilities include: Provide internal advice on a wide range of compliance and regulatory issues, involving (for example) engagement letters and outside counsel guidelines, conflicts, AML and CTF matters, DAC 6 and other tax disclosure matters, GDPR and data privacy matters, and the SRA's Standards and Regulations.Keep relevant policies and procedures under review and recommend revisions and updates as appropriate.Maintain the data register.Assist in the review of contractual arrangements with outside suppliers.Assist in managing the Firm's relationship with the SRA.Keep under review legal and regulatory developments applicable to the Firm and its compliance program.Assist in the development and delivery of compliance and risk management training to the Firm's lawyers and staff. The ideal candidate for the Risk & Compliance Lawyer position will be a qualified lawyer, with experience in an international/ UK law firm. Previous experience of Compliance work is desirable. You must have excellent communication skills, be a logical thinker and have the ability to build strong and effective relationships. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly successful firm so if you meet the above criteria then please contact Ryder Reid for immediate consideration.
Our client, a progressive and forward-thinking global head quartered law firm, has a new opportunity for a Risk & Compliance Lawyer to join their London office on a permanent basis. The Risk & Compliance lawyer will report directly to the Administrative Partner for the London office who is also the Firm's MLCO, MLRO, COLP and DPO, and be part of the Compliance Unit working with the COFA and the other members of the compliance team. Key responsibilities include: Provide internal advice on a wide range of compliance and regulatory issues, involving (for example) engagement letters and outside counsel guidelines, conflicts, AML and CTF matters, DAC 6 and other tax disclosure matters, GDPR and data privacy matters, and the SRA's Standards and Regulations.Keep relevant policies and procedures under review and recommend revisions and updates as appropriate.Maintain the data register.Assist in the review of contractual arrangements with outside suppliers.Assist in managing the Firm's relationship with the SRA.Keep under review legal and regulatory developments applicable to the Firm and its compliance program.Assist in the development and delivery of compliance and risk management training to the Firm's lawyers and staff. The ideal candidate for the Risk & Compliance Lawyer position will be a qualified lawyer, with experience in an international/ UK law firm. Previous experience of Compliance work is desirable. You must have excellent communication skills, be a logical thinker and have the ability to build strong and effective relationships. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly successful firm so if you meet the above criteria then please contact Ryder Reid for immediate consideration.