Senior Risk Lawyer
2 days ago
An international law firm is looking to hire a Senior Risk Lawyer with a particular focus on Sanctions and Financial Crime. This will support the Risk & Compliance Partner, Head of Legal Risk, and Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP) on global regulatory and compliance matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with daily queries on the SRA Code, ethics, financial crime, contracts, and terms.
- Identify and address regulatory changes impacting firm operations.
- Update the Professional Standards Manual and Partners' Guide.
- Draft and review policies, procedures, and terms of engagement with clients and third parties.
- Review and maintain data protection policies and handle related queries.
- Manage compliance registers and monitor adherence to obligations.
- Provide ad hoc support as needed.
Key Skills & Experience
- Qualified lawyer (England & Wales) with 6-10 years' PQE and 3+ years' compliance experience in an international firm.
- Expertise in financial crime, SRA Handbook, and data protection.
- Strong legal drafting, organizational, and IT skills.
- Knowledge of AML, sanctions, anti-bribery, tax evasion, and modern slavery regulations.
- Exceptional communication and discretion.
- Willingness to travel globally for audits and training.
- Training and claims/complaints handling experience is a plus.
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