Risk and Compliance Lawyer

1 month ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Burges Salmon Full time

Are you a qualified Lawyer looking to work in a collaborative and established Risk team? We are seeking a proactive and dedicated Risk and Regulatory Lawyer to join our Risk and Best Practice team, working on a hybrid basis from our Bristol office. In this role, you will be working alongside expert colleagues to ensure our firm's legal and regulatory compliance, with a particular focus on contract management.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in delivering client pitches and questionnaires promptly.
  • Review and advise on client engagement terms, codes of conduct, and compliance with policies.
  • Advise on CCS Panel documentation, including framework terms and call-off contracts.
  • Assist with ongoing reviews and amendments to engagement letters and terms of business.
  • Provide support for international work requests, including reviews of engagement terms and know-your-client advice.
  • Review and advise on secondment terms for new and existing secondments.
  • Support the onboarding of firm suppliers, including contract term reviews and due diligence assessments.
  • Draft, monitor, and advise on compliance policies and procedures.
  • Provide front-line risk and regulatory advice, including responding to queries.
  • Monitor and initiate changes based on legal and regulatory developments.
  • Develop and deliver training on risk and regulatory issues.
  • Contribute to reports for various committees and attend meetings as required.

About the Role:

We are looking for a qualified Lawyer with a strong track record in law firm risk management. You will have experience in commercial contract review and negotiation, and familiarity with the SRA Handbook and key legal and regulatory obligations.

About Burges Salmon:

Our six core values – Ambition, Collaboration, Commitment, Fairness, Quality, and Respect – are at the heart of everything we do and help to shape our unique culture. As well as high-quality work and exciting development opportunities, we offer our people a professional, friendly, and sociable working environment with a real sense of community.



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