Risk Lawyer in City of London

Job description

Risk Lawyer – 12 Month FTC (Maternity Cover)

London | Hybrid | Up to £95,000 | International Law Firm

My client, a leading international law firm, is seeking a Risk Lawyer to join their Risk & Compliance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. This role offers the opportunity to work at the heart of the firm’s risk function, supporting partners and senior management on a wide range of compliance and regulatory matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on daily queries relating to the SRA Code of Conduct, professional standards, ethics, data protection, supplier contracts, and conflicts
• Identify new or evolving regulatory requirements and assess their impact on the firm’s operations globally
• Draft, review, and update firm policies, procedures, and terms of engagement (both client-facing and with external counsel/experts)
• Analyse conflict reports and advise on complex conflict issues, including those relating to US conflicts rules
• Support the firm’s Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP), General Counsel, and senior stakeholders on risk and compliance matters
• Maintain compliance registers and monitor ongoing obligations
• Assist with training initiatives and ad hoc risk projects as required

Skills & Experience

• Qualified lawyer (England & Wales) with at least 2 years’ legal compliance experience in an international firm
• Strong knowledge of the SRA Handbook and Code of Conduct
• Proven ability to draft and review legal policies, terms of engagement, and contracts
• Good understanding of key compliance areas including data protection, AML, sanctions, anti-bribery, corporate tax evasion, and modern slavery rules
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and IT skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders
• Discretion, professionalism, and a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach
• Experience delivering training on compliance matters (desirable)

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

16-09-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English