Risk and Compliance Senior Lawyer

About the job

We are seeking an experienced Senior Risk and Compliance Lawyer to join a well-established law firm on an interim basis. This role will work closely with senior leadership to support risk management, governance, and regulatory compliance across the firm.

Key Details:

• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Initial 3 months (with potential to extend)
• Rate: £Daily rate
• Working Pattern: Full-time (flexibility to consider 4 days)
• Location: Hybrid/London (2–3 days per week)
• Equipment: Candidates must provide their own laptop

Key Responsibilities

• Working closely with the COLP / General Counsel on risk management and governance issues across the Firm, exercising discretion and sound judgement.
• Leading on risk management processes, including the design, implementation, and improvement of procedures, assessments, and audit frameworks.
• Monitoring regulatory developments and advising on their impact, ensuring timely updates to Firm policies and processes.
• Supporting investigations and providing regulatory and legal advice to Partners, lawyers, and senior operational stakeholders.
• Advising on stakeholder relationships from a legal and regulatory perspective.
• Contributing to operational strategy within the Risk Department and collaborating on Firm‑wide initiatives.
• Supporting risk and governance matters across international offices and consultancy businesses within the Group.
• Managing, mentoring, and developing junior colleagues within the team.
• Preparing and delivering training to promote the Firm’s risk management and compliance culture.

Requirements

• Strong experience in risk, compliance, and governance within a legal or professional services environment
• Experience working closely with senior stakeholders (e.g. General Counsel / COLP)
• Ability to balance commercial awareness with regulatory requirements

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