A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Risk & Compliance Lawyer to join its London team. Working closely with the Chief Risk Officer as their deputy, this is a high-profile role providing strategic and practical advice to partners and senior stakeholders on complex risk, regulatory and conduct matters.
Why Apply?
- Senior influence – Work closely with senior leadership and act as a trusted adviser on important risk and regulatory matters.
- Broad remit – Gain exposure across SRA regulation, professional standards, conflicts, AML, insurance and claims.
- Strong package & flexibility – £150k–£170k DOE, with a 3-day office / 2-day home hybrid model.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the firm’s regulatory obligations and wider risk framework. This is a varied position requiring strong technical expertise, sound judgement and the ability to provide clear, commercially focused advice across a range of complex issues.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise on SRA requirements, professional standards, conflicts, confidentiality and client care.
- Provide guidance on AML, client due diligence, onboarding and matter risk assessments.
- Support the continued development of the firm’s risk and compliance framework, policies and procedures.
- Monitor regulatory developments and deliver relevant guidance, updates and training.
- Advise on engagement terms and support insurance, complaints and claims-related matters.
- Act as a trusted adviser to partners, lawyers and business services teams on wider risk, regulatory and ethical issues.
This role would suit a lawyer with 10+ years’ PQE and strong experience across risk, regulatory compliance and conduct matters, gained within an international law firm. A strong understanding of SRA regulation and AML requirements is essential, while experience in data privacy, insurance or claims would be advantageous.
The successful candidate will be commercially minded, confident advising partners and senior stakeholders, and comfortable navigating complex or sensitive issues. Strong judgement, communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across a firm will be key.
This is an excellent opportunity to step into a senior, visible and varied role within an international law firm, with the scope to influence its approach to risk and compliance while working closely with senior leadership.
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