Senior Risk lawyer FTC

A leading global law firm is seeking a Senior Risk Lawyer for a six-month fixed term contract based in London. This role presents an exceptional opportunity to join a highly respected Risk & Compliance team that operates across multiple international jurisdictions.

What you'll do:

• Advise on all aspects of risk and compliance including SRA code of conduct, professional standards, ethics, conflicts, financial crime (including AML and sanctions), client terms, supplier contracts, data protection, and AI.
• Liaise closely with colleagues in the Risk & Compliance team as well as other business services teams and fee earning teams across global offices.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of firm policies, systems, and processes to ensure effective risk management.
• Identify new or changed regulatory requirements and legal obligations impacting firm operations in various jurisdictions.
• Draft or update policies and procedures reflecting changes in regulatory law relevant to the firm's international presence.
• Keep registers up-to-date and monitor compliance activities across the organisation.
• Provide expert guidance on best practice for handling claims, complaints, confidentiality issues, privilege matters, and conflicts.
• Support audits and training initiatives by travelling to offices within the global network when required.
• Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to achieve shared objectives in risk mitigation.
• Undertake any ad hoc duties necessary to support the Head of Legal Risk and the wider team.

What you'll bring:

• Qualified lawyer (England & Wales) with 6–10 years' post-qualification experience ideally gained within an international law firm’s risk team.
• Detailed knowledge of the SRA Handbook with particular focus on the Code of Conduct; proven ability to apply this knowledge in practical scenarios.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral enabling you to convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Experience collaborating with key stakeholders to achieve shared objectives in risk mitigation within a legal context.
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant areas including contract law, torts, financial crime (AML/sanctions), conflicts management, confidentiality protocols, privilege matters, and data protection regulations.
• Proven track record advising on regulatory requirements affecting multinational operations; ability to draft policies reflecting these changes.

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