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Risk Paralegal

City of London Interim View Job Description
This role supports a busy Risk Management team in ensuring the firm meets its regulatory and compliance obligations. You will assist senior risk lawyers with research, client on-boarding processes and the review of key legal documentation.
  • Gain hands-on risk and compliance experience in a global firm
  • Work closely with senior stakeholders across diverse teams

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international law firm with a strong presence across multiple jurisdictions. The firm advises innovative businesses across sectors including technology, life sciences, real estate and financial services, combining deep sector expertise with a collaborative and forward-thinking culture.

Job Description

  • Undertake legal research and support ongoing risk projects
  • Assist with client due diligence and on-boarding questionnaires
  • Review client terms, codes of conduct and billing guidelines
  • Identify and highlight key legal and commercial risks
  • Respond to internal queries on regulatory and policy matters
  • Liaise with internal teams to gather and coordinate information
  • Support firm-wide initiatives, including technology implementation
  • Collaborate closely with senior risk lawyers and business teams

The Successful Applicant

A successful Risk Paralegal should have:

  • Law degree (UK or equivalent)
  • Strong academic background and attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Confident managing multiple tasks and deadlines
  • Strong research and analytical ability
  • Proactive and able to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Hybrid working (minimum three days in the office)
  • Exposure to high-quality, complex international matters
  • Structured development and training opportunities
  • Inclusive, collaborative and flexible working environment
  • Comprehensive well-being, financial and lifestyle benefits
  • Modern London office with excellent facilities
Contact
Joe Gorman
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7052385
Phone number
+442072691735

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Paralegals / Legal Assistants - Private Practice
Sector
Business Services
Location
City of London
Contract type
Interim
Consultant name
Joe Gorman
Consultant phone
+442072691735
Job reference
JN-062026-7052385