Risk & Compliance Lawyer
3 weeks ago
The Role
To assist and support the Head of Risk and Compliance who reports to the Chief Operating Officer, to ensure that the firm and individuals within the firm practice and promote the highest standards of legal and regulatory compliance and behavior, and to deal with regulatory, risk and compliance queries from across the firm. Delivering prompt and pragmatic advice to lawyers, supervising and supporting the more junior members of the team and contributing to the development of the firms risk and compliance policies and procedures.
Key responsibilities
Providing advice to the firm on a range of legal, regulatory, risk and compliance queries including anti-money laundering, conflicts of interest, data protection and professional conduct. Acting as an escalation point for anti-money laundering and conflicts issues, liaising with team members, partners and the MLRO. Advising on data protection compliance, including developing and implementing internal policies, procedures and training. Assisting with supplier on boarding, reviewing contracts and due diligence questionnaires. Advising on client engagement letters and terms of business, client policies and questionnaires. Working with legal teams to identify and advise on risk and compliance issues relating to their clients and practice areas. Developing the firms file audit programme, evaluating audit outcomes and working with lawyers / teams on corrective actions. Drafting and implementing new policies and procedures and updating existing policies. Developing the firms internal risk and compliance training programme. Helping to identify and prioritise internal risk and compliance issues, contributing to team projects as well as projects across the firm which require risk and compliance input. Drafting reports to senior management on risk and compliance issues. Keeping up to date with legal and regulatory compliance and communicating updates to the team, senior management and the firm. Qualifications and Experience Qualified lawyer (PQE level flexible depending on the candidate, their experience and expectations) who has either worked in a risk and compliance environment or in private practice looking to move to an internal risk and compliance role. Knowledge of law, regulation and professional standards applicable to a law firm, together with an understanding of compliance and risk issues. Knowledge of data protection and contract law. Experience of developing and implementing best practice standards and procedures desirable.Personal attributes
Excellent legal analysis and drafting skills. High professional standards and attention to detail. Pragmatic and collaborative approach to problem solving. Proactive in developing stakeholder relationships. Confidence to engage with senior stakeholders. Clear and friendly communication style. Responsive and able to meet deadlines. Effective time management, flexible and adaptable to changing priorities. Strong team working skills with desire to support and develop other team members. The Opportunity Competitive base salary Pensions Scheme (5% employer contribution) Private medical insurance Permanent health insurance Life assurance Receive either the sum of £750 per annum as a travel allowance or reimbursement of carparking expenses via a pay as you go card at a local carpark (likely to be Farnham Road carpark) Travel option to apply for an interest free loan for a season ticket or parking permit Enhanced maternity/paternity pay (after sufficient service) Cash back scheme Comprehensive flexible benefits package including: Critical illness insurance Buy/Sell holiday scheme Dental insurance Cycle to work schemes Taste card Fun pass Give as you earn Discounted gym memberships and shopping Profit share and discretionary bonus schemes Core hours are 09:00 17:30 with a minimum of two days in the office and potential for a flexible working arrangement.-
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