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Senior Risk Lawyer

Michael Page Legal
Posted 13 hours ago, valid for 25 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£60,000 - £72,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A Senior Risk and Compliance Lawyer is needed to provide expert legal advice and mitigate risks for a prestigious law firm.
  • The role requires a minimum of 5 years of proven experience in a similar position within the legal industry.
  • Responsibilities include updating policies, handling legal queries, and reviewing data protection procedures.
  • The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
  • Candidates must have a law degree, professional qualification, and strong knowledge of SRA laws and regulations.

A Senior Risk and Compliance Lawyer is required to provide expert legal advice. The role involves mitigating risk, ensuring compliance, and handling legal matters related to the company's operations.

Client Details

Our client is a globally recognised, prestigious law firm.

Description

  • Provide expert legal advice to support business operations.
  • Assist in the production and updating of internal and external written policies, procedures, and guidance on legal and regulatory issues affecting the firm.
  • Assisting the Partner and COLP with the numerous daily queries which arise regarding the SRA Code, professional standards and best practice, ethics, conflicts, financial crime, supplier contracts and firm and third party terms and conditions.
  • Reviewing data protection policies and procedures on at least an annual basis and updating as necessary and assisting with data protection queries and processes.
  • Writing and amending terms of engagement with clients in all the jurisdictions in which the firm operates.
  • Identify and mitigate legal risks to protect the firm.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and firm policies.
  • Collaborate with various departments to understand their legal needs and provide appropriate solutions.
  • Prepare and review legal documents, contracts, and agreements.
  • Participate in legal projects as required.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge on SRA legal developments.

Profile

A successful Senior Risk Lawyer should have:

  • A degree in law and a professional qualification as a lawyer.
  • Proven experience in a similar role within the legal industry.
  • Strong knowledge of SRA laws, regulations, and practices.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to handle complex legal matters effectively and efficiently.

Job Offer

  • A competitive salary.
  • An opportunity to work in a globally recognised law firm.
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth.

To be part of our dedicated and professional team, apply today.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.