Senior Risk Lawyer - Leading International Law Firm

London Permanent View Job Description
This senior role will play a critical part in supporting investigations and advising Partners and stakeholders on a variety of regulatory and legal matters.
  • Senior Risk Lawyer.
  • Leading International Law Firm.

About Our Client

Leading International Law Firm.

Job Description

Key responsibilities include:

  • Lead and support risk management and governance alongside the COLP/General Counsel, handling sensitive matters with discretion.
  • Drive excellence in risk processes, including designing, improving, and auditing procedures.
  • Contribute to operational strategy by collaborating with stakeholders on key projects and initiatives.
  • Monitor regulatory changes, assess their impact on firm processes, and implement necessary updates.
  • Provide legal and regulatory input on stakeholder relationships and support risk governance across the firm.
  • Mentor and develop team members, delivering training and acting as a trusted advisor.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate would be/have:

  • Qualified lawyer or equivalent, with essential compliance experience in a law firm.
  • Strong knowledge of client/matter onboarding, with experience conflicts or financial crime highly desirable.
  • Proven ability to manage key processes, lead others, and deliver training.
  • Excellent drafting, organisational, and communication skills, presenting confidently to a range of stakeholders.
  • Proactive, inquisitive, resilient, and able to manage a diverse workload while influencing senior stakeholders.
  • Collaborative, agile, committed to self‑development, and able to work closely with the General Counsel and wider team.

What's on Offer

On offer to the candidate:

  • Competitive salary range plus package.
  • Hybrid working from London office.
Contact
Victoria Collinson
Quote job ref
JN-122025-6910477
Phone number
+44 207 269 2176

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Business Services
Sector
Business Services
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Victoria Collinson
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2176
Job reference
JN-122025-6910477