Maintains and enhances systems, processes, procedures, policies, and team guidance.
Acts as a contact point for regulatory risk escalations originating from the broader new business intake teams, including Conflicts, AML, Matter Administration, and related escalations.
Proactively monitors changes in relevant laws, regulations, policies, and market practices; amends existing policies and procedures or drafts new ones as necessary.
Shares knowledge across the team and presents developments or ideas during team meetings.
Leads strategic risk projects in collaboration with management, managing project delivery and keeping stakeholders updated.
What you’ll bring
Excellent knowledge of the SRA Codes of Conduct and other applicable regulatory and legislative requirements.
Excellent research and analytical experience.
Discrete and professional as the information will be confidential and sensitive.
Flexible and able to adapt to new situations, processes and technology.
Proactive, resilient and calm under pressure.
Ability to handle conflicts and difficult queries with diplomacy and tact.
Able to demonstrate structured critical thinking skills.
Sound judgement and analytical skills.
Clear, efficient and appropriate communication skills.
Excellent drafting skills.
Strong time management skills, ability to identify urgent issues and prioritise appropriately, ensuring deadlines are met.
Strong organisation skills.
Can express complex situations and concepts clearly and succinctly.
Demonstrates independence, confidence, authority and credibility.
Ability to make commercial decisions, considering the risks involved.
Focused, confident and composed in challenging situations.
Experience
Qualified lawyer or experienced risk professional
Minimum of 5 years working in an international law firm, within a risk function
Experience in managing a team
Experienced in data protection
What’s in it for you?
We want to reward you today and help you plan for tomorrow. We appreciate that everyone is different, therefore we have designed a benefits system that offers choice and flexibility based on individual needs and lifestyles. To name a few, these include:
Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)
Flexible, hybrid working policy
Generous bonus scheme
Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)
Holiday exchange scheme
Private medical insurance
Enhanced parental leave
Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
If you would like to read more information regarding our range of benefits, please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website.
Please note that we have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.
