Risk & Compliance Lawyer

2 weeks ago

Surrey, United Kingdom AJ FOX COMPLIANCE Full time

We have a great, new opportunity for a lawyer interested in a role with flexibility, minimal pressure and many opportunities to learn. Our client is a leading national law firm looking for a qualified lawyer with prior experience in risk & compliance or within a private practice to join their lovely and supportive team. This role would be well-suited for someone already with law firm Risk & Compliance experience, a fee earner looking to transition into compliance, or perhaps someone returning to work from a leave of absence.

To apply, you need knowledge of law, regulation and professional standards applicable to a law firm, along with knowledge of data protection and contract law.



Some key responsibilities:

  • Assist and support the Head of Risk and Compliance (as well as junior members of the team)
  • Develop the firm’s internal risk and compliance policies and procedures, as well as the firm’s training programme
  • Liaise with the team, partners and the MLRO
  • Help legal teams to identify and prioritise internal risk and compliance issues relative to the firm, clients and practice areas
  • Advise on a multitude of legal, regulatory, risk and compliance related queries (AML, Data Protection, Conflicts of Interest, Professional Conduct)
  • Act as an escalation point for AML and conflicts issues
  • Draft reports to senior management
  • Contribute to team projects requiring risk and compliance input
  • Develop the file audit programme, evaluate audit outcomes and work on corrective actions
  • Communicate updates regarding legal and regulatory compliance to the team, senior management and the firm


If you are interested, please send your CV to be considered. Thank you.

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