Senior Risk Lawyer

Job Description

Our client - a top 50 International law firm - is seeking a Senior Risk Lawyer to join their Global Risk & Compliance team in London. This is a really exciting opportunity to support the firm’s Risk & Compliance Partner/COLP/MLRO in relation to their global responsibilities, with the potential to travel to the firm’s global offices.

Key Responsibilities include:
Drafting policies and procedures whilst accounting for changes in the regulatory law of the jurisdictions in which the firm operates in
Analysing conflict reports, providing advice on complex conflict-related issues, as well as resolving escalated conflict queries, including US Conflicts rules
Assisting the Risk & Compliance Partner/MLRO with queries which arise in relation to the SRA code, best practice and professional standards, conflicts, and financial crime.
Reviewing data protection policies and procedures on an annual basis and updating as necessary, as well as assisting with data protection related queries and processes

To apply for this role you should be a qualified solicitor with at least 3 years of legal compliance experience, including dealing with confidentiality and ethics. Additionally, you will need the following skills and experience:
Strong knowledge of the SRA Handbook and the Code of Conduct
Excellent written legal skills, with the ability to draft and review policies procedures, terms of engagement, and contracts with third parties
Knowledge of AML, Sanctions, Bribery and Corruption, Data Protection, Corporate Tax Evasion, and anti-modern slavery rules
Ability to communicate with stakeholders and fee-earners at all levels
Experience providing training as well as dealing with claims and complaints

Please apply with a copy of your CV or contact a member of our team to discuss this excellent opportunity. Thank you.