Senior Risk & Compliance Manager - Leading City Law Firm

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Risk & Compliance Manager to join a leading City law firm in a newly created role. Working closely with the General Counsel and COLP, you'll play a key role in shaping the firm's regulatory and risk framework while advising on a broad range of complex compliance matters.

Why Apply?

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• Influential newly created role with genuine scope to make your mark.
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• Broad, strategic position working directly with senior leadership across a wide range of regulatory and governance matters.
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• Competitive salary, hybrid working (minimum two days in the office) and flexible working, with both full-time and part-time applicants considered.
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Key Responsibilities

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• Advise on conflicts of interest, confidentiality, professional conduct and wider regulatory matters.
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• Review client engagement terms, contractual documentation and outside counsel guidelines to identify and manage risk.
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• Manage complaints, regulatory enquiries and document production requests.
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• Draft and maintain policies, procedures and governance documentation while monitoring legislative and regulatory developments.
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• Conduct file reviews and support quality assurance, governance and compliance projects.
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• Provide practical guidance to Partners and Business Services teams while supporting wider Risk & Compliance and AML activities.
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About You

You'll be a qualified lawyer with at least 4 years' PQE and experience gained within a law firm Risk & Compliance function or private practice. You'll possess a strong understanding of the SRA Code of Conduct, excellent drafting and communication skills, and the confidence to advise senior stakeholders. Experience of AML, sanctions and data protection would be advantageous, together with a proactive, commercially minded approach and the ability to work independently.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded City law firm in a visible, varied and rewarding role offering real autonomy, long-term career development and the chance to influence the firm's approach to risk and compliance.