Career opportunities: Risk Lawyer

About us

At Winston Taylor,  we set the standard, together.

Winston Taylor is a transatlantic law firm built for the businesses, people, and markets driving capital and innovation. Here, you're in the room. In the action. Sleeves rolled up. 

You'll work with leading clients. Disruptors. Fast-growth companies. And help them to stay one step ahead of the moment and make critical decisions that shape their future. We're present in the U.S., U.K., Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, combining the scale and speed that clients demand.

You'll be trusted with real responsibility from the outset and build experience through hands-on work. We take your progression personally. We provide the platform. You shape the work around your goals and aspirations. 

Step into the moments that matter. Join Winston Taylor.

Position summary

Sitting within the London-based Risk Management team, you’ll report into senior leadership and act as a trusted adviser across the firm. This is a broad, advisory role with an international dimension, including a particular focus on offices in Dubai and Ireland.

You’ll work closely with partners, fee earners, and business services teams to ensure compliance, mitigate risk, and continuously enhance the firm’s approach to governance.

Position responsibilities

• Advise on a wide range of professional conduct, regulatory, and risk management issues across the firm.


• Support the Head of Risk and Director of Risk (COLP) in meeting regulatory requirements across UK and international offices.


• Review and update engagement terms, policies, and risk frameworks to ensure ongoing compliance.


• Deliver training and guidance to lawyers and business teams on risk-related matters.

Experience, skills and qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with experience in risk and compliance within an international or City law firm.


• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks affecting legal practitioners across multiple jurisdictions.


• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to influence and challenge senior stakeholders constructively.


• Commercially minded, with the ability to provide pragmatic, solution-focused advice under pressure.

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