Senior Risk Lawyer

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom UNCOVER Full time

A leading global law firm is looking for a Senior Risk Lawyer to join their General Counsel team in London.

The role of Senior Risk Lawyer would be ideal for a fee earner with regulatory experience looking to transition to an in-house role or an experienced compliance professional working within the risk team of a law firm.

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Risk Lawyer role:

  • Provide legal advice on risk-related issues, including general queries , policies, projects regulatory compliance and financial crime.
  • Manage and review commercial and client-related contracts.
  • Act as a trusted advisor on data protection matters, working closely with risk and compliance teams.
  • Monitor regulatory developments and update firm policies accordingly.
  • Deliver internal regulatory training to promote a strong risk management culture.
  • Mentor junior team members and support their professional development.

Qualifications

  • Compliance experience within a UK/International law firm.
  • Qualified lawyer (or equivalent foreign qualification) preferred.
  • Experience with Intapp, conflicts of interest, or financial crime compliance is advantageous.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively with senior stakeholders.

This Senior Risk Lawyer role is a fantastic opportunity to shape the firm's risk management framework while supporting its ongoing growth and innovation. Apply today or get in touch at daniel@uncovertalent.co.za


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