Job Description
Risk Lawyer (FTC – Maternity Cover) Global Law Firm London Hybrid (60% office) Fixed-Term Contract
I’m working with a leading international law firm looking to bring in a Risk Lawyer to support their global Risk & Compliance function.
This is a broad, advisory-focused role, ideal for someone who enjoys variety and wants exposure across legal risk, regulatory, and commercial issues. The role?
You’ll work closely with senior leadership (including the Head of Legal Risk and COLP) on day-to-day legal risk matters impacting the firm globally.
This isn’t siloed, you’ll touch everything from ethics to contracts to regulatory change.
- Advising on SRA Code, ethics, and professional standards
- Supporting on day-to-day risk queries from across the firm
- Drafting and reviewing client terms, supplier contracts, and engagement letters
- Monitoring regulatory developments and implementing changes
- Developing and maintaining policies, processes, and systems
- Supporting compliance across areas like AML, sanctions, data protection, ABC
- Assisting with registers, reporting, and ongoing compliance monitoring
About you?
- Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)
- 2+ years’ experience in legal risk / compliance within a law firm
- Strong grounding in the SRA Code of Conduct
- Excellent drafting skills (policies, contracts, terms)
- Broad knowledge across regulatory areas (AML, sanctions, DP, etc.)
- Confident communicator — able to engage with partners and senior stakeholders
- Pragmatic and solutions-focused mindset
What's in it for you?
- True generalist risk role — not pigeonholed
- High exposure to senior stakeholders and decision-making
- Opportunity to work across multiple jurisdictions
- Strong team structure with clear leadership and support
- Great platform to broaden your risk & compliance expertise quickly
interested?
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