Risk & Compliance Lawyer - Non fee earning - Surrey

2 weeks ago


Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom @ Private Practice Full time
Risk & Compliance Lawyer – Non fee earning – Surrey

Join a dynamic team in a pivotal role, providing comprehensive support to the Head of Risk and Compliance within a leading organization. Your primary objective will be ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory standards while fostering a culture of compliance throughout the firm. From addressing inquiries to developing policies, your contributions will shape the firm’s risk management landscape.

Responsibilities include:

  • Offering guidance on diverse legal, regulatory, and compliance matters such as anti-money laundering and data protection.
  • Serving as a point of escalation for complex issues, collaborating with team members and stakeholders.
  • Facilitating data protection compliance through policy development and training initiatives.
  • Assisting in supplier onboarding and contract reviews, ensuring due diligence.
  • Advising on client engagement processes and policies.
  • Collaborating with legal teams to identify and mitigate risk across practice areas.
  • Enhancing the firm’s audit program and implementing corrective measures as needed.
  • Drafting and updating policies, while spearheading internal training programs.
  • Contributing to firm-wide projects requiring risk and compliance expertise.
  • Providing regular reports to senior management on pertinent issues.
  • Keeping abreast of legal and regulatory developments, disseminating updates accordingly.

Qualifications:

  • Qualified lawyer with experience in risk and compliance or private practice.
  • Familiarity with legal, regulatory, and professional standards relevant to law firms.
  • Proficiency in data protection and contract law.
  • Previous experience in developing and implementing best practices preferred.

Attributes:

  • Strong analytical and drafting abilities.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and professional standards.
  • Solution-oriented mindset with a collaborative approach.
  • Ability to cultivate relationships and engage with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Clear and approachable communication style.
  • Responsive and adept at meeting deadlines.
  • Effective time management skills, adaptable to changing priorities.
  • Commitment to supporting and fostering team development.

Origin Legal is handling a number of Compliance Solicitor vacancies throughout the South of England. If you are a Solicitor looking to consider your options, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Origin Legal follows strict best-practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However, we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

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