Senior Risk and Compliance Lawyer

Company : Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

Job Description - Senior Risk and Compliance Lawyer

We are seeking a Senior Risk & Compliance Lawyer to join our Legal Department's Asia team. This is a senior role advising on business acceptance, legal, regulatory and commercial risk matters across the region, while supporting practical, risk-based decision-making for partners, lawyers and business services teams.

Key responsibilities

Advise on complex business acceptance matters, including conflicts, confidentiality, client due diligence, AML, sanctions, reputational risk and engagement terms.
Provide legal, regulatory and governance support across Asia, including policy, training, regulatory developments and internal guidance.
Act as a trusted technical adviser and escalation point for complex or sensitive risk issues.
Support and mentor colleagues across the Business Acceptance and Legal Department teams, promoting consistency and best practice.
Contribute to process improvement, technology, automation and AI-enabled initiatives to enhance efficiency and service delivery.

About you

Qualified lawyer with strong experience in legal, regulatory, risk or compliance matters, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment.
Confident advising senior stakeholders on complex, sensitive and time-critical issues.
Strong analytical, drafting and communication skills, with a practical and commercially focused approach.
Collaborative team player with the ability to mentor others and contribute to continuous improvement.
Interest in legal operations, technology and innovation would be an advantage.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced lawyer to take on a visible regional role, working closely with colleagues across Asia and the global Legal Department to support high-quality, practical risk management.

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