Senior Risk & Compliance Lawyer

Senior Risk & Compliance Lawyer (4+ PQE)

London | Flexible & Agile Working | Full or Part-Time Considered

A highly regarded London law firm is seeking a Senior Risk & Compliance Lawyer to join its established Risk & Information Security team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor, barrister or equivalent qualified lawyer with at least 4 years' PQE who is looking to develop a broad risk and compliance career within a sophisticated and collegiate law firm environment.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, including the Risk & Compliance Director, General Counsel/COLP and Partners across the firm, you will play a key role in supporting regulatory compliance, client onboarding, conflicts management and firm-wide risk initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

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• Advising on conflicts of interest, confidentiality and regulatory issues arising from new matter intake and client onboarding.
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• Reviewing and analysing Outside Counsel Guidelines and supporting compliance through Intapp Open.
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• Assisting with complaints handling, including liaison with the Legal Ombudsman, SRA and other stakeholders where required.
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• Providing guidance on SRA Code of Conduct obligations, professional standards and firm engagement terms.
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• Conducting rolling internal file reviews to ensure adherence to firm policies and best practice.
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• Supporting document requests from clients, regulators and third parties.
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• Drafting and updating internal policies and procedures across a range of risk and governance matters.
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• Assisting with ISO9001 compliance and supporting wider ISO27001 and business continuity initiatives.
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• Undertaking regulatory research and supporting strategic compliance projects.
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Applicants should have:

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• Qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister or equivalent overseas lawyer with an unrestricted practising certificate.
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• A minimum of 4 years' PQE.
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• Experience gained within a law firm risk and compliance team or in fee-earning practice with exposure to regulatory matters.
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• Strong working knowledge of the SRA Code of Conduct and wider regulatory framework.
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• Exposure to AML, sanctions, source of funds, PEPs and data protection issues would be advantageous.
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• Excellent drafting and communication skills.
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• The ability to manage competing priorities and work confidently with Partners and senior stakeholders.
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The Opportunity

This role offers exposure to a wide variety of complex regulatory and risk matters within a highly respected firm known for its collaborative culture and commitment to professional excellence.

Flexible and agile working arrangements are actively supported, with candidates seeking part-time arrangements (minimum three days per week) encouraged to apply.

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.

Inventum Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.