Risk and Compliance Lawyer

Risk and Compliance Lawyer

Stand-out US law firm is hiring a new Risk and Compliance Lawyer / Attorney to join their expanding General Counsel department. This role is offering a fantastic salary and the firm offer amazing benefits – including free breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffees – like being at a 5 star hotel! 

What’s on Offer:

• Hybrid Working – 4 days office / 1 day remote (Friday)
• Growing Team
• Highly generous and competitive salary
• Amazing Benefits
• Minimum 1 to 4 years legal experience in a fast-paced environment. 

Risk and Compliance Lawyer / Attorney – What you’ll be doing (will include but not limited to):

• Keeping abreast of relevant regulatory and compliance changes/developments and monitoring how this will affect firm policy;
• Advising on policy changes that will need to take place in line with regulatory developments and changes in law as required and draft amendments to such policies;
• Support with training for the firm and team;
• Working closely with the firm’s Director of European Risk and Compliance on risk and compliance projects;
• Supervising junior members of the risk and compliance team and offering guidance as appropriate;
• Working with key stakeholders and acting as a representative for the firm’s compliance function at events;
• Supporting the firm with general risk and compliance queries;
• Liaising with the COLP as appropriate;
• Assisting with data privacy and appropriate analysis as it relates to work of the OGC.

Risk and Compliance Lawyer / Attorney – What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree required (2:1 or above preferred);
• Essential: Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) 0-4 PQE;
• Previous experience within a compliance team is desirable;
• Fee earners with regulatory experience who are considering their first role within a Risk and Compliance team will also be welcomed;
• A very high level of attention to detail;
• Excellent analytical skills;

Please apply asap if you are looking to join one of the most prestigious US law firms in the world in a working environment second to none.