Compliance Risk Lawyer

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom CMS Full time
About the Role

CMS is seeking an experienced Compliance Risk Lawyer to join our Risk and Compliance team in London. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in identifying and managing the firm's regulatory, compliance, and professional risks.

Key Responsibilities
  • Respond to a wide range of compliance queries raised by fee earners and business support departments.
  • Provide support to internal clients on general compliance matters such as share dealing, confidentiality obligations, outside interests, anti-bribery, and corruption.
  • Advise internal clients on the use of engagement letters and terms of business, including key provisions such as conflict waiver language, confidentiality, limitation of liability.
  • Amend existing policies and procedures or draft new ones.
  • Review and advise on client terms, working closely with the Risk Department's Contract Lawyer.
  • Deliver firm-wide training on compliance and risk issues.
  • Assist with internal risk assessments, audits, and investigations.
  • Assist with data protection issues, such as data breaches and subject access requests.
  • Maintain and improve systems, processes, procedures, policies, and team guidance.
  • Act as a point of contact on regulatory risk issues from the wider new business intake teams.
  • Monitor developments in relevant law, regulation, policy, and market practice.
About You

We are looking for an experienced Compliance Risk Lawyer who has a strong understanding of regulatory compliance and risk management principles. You will have a proven track record of working in an international commercial law environment and have experience in contract review.

We offer a competitive basic salary, flexible working policy, generous bonus scheme, and a range of benefits, including private medical insurance and enhanced parental leave.

CMS is a Disability Confident Employer and actively encourages applications from people with disabilities. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and recruiting, retaining, and developing disabled talent at CMS.



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