Risk & Compliance Lawyer

Risk & Compliance Lawyer
Top UK Law Firm | Guildford 
Competitive Salary + Hybrid Working | Permanent Opportunity

Our client, a top UK law firm, is actively recruiting for a Qualified Lawyer to join them on a permanent basis in their Guildford office – working as their new Qualified Risk & Compliance Lawyer.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with the Head of Risk & Compliance – you’ll assist in maintaining the highest standards of Legel, Ethical and Regulatory Compliance across the firm, as well as lead the day-to-day Data Protection matters. You’ll also be a senior advisor on a range of Legal Risk & Compliance matters – advising Lawyers and senior stakeholders, as well supervising and training junior members of the team.

As the successful Risk & Compliance Lawyer, you’ll be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:

• Providing advice to the firm on a range of legal and regulatory matters, including – AML, Conflicts, Data Protection and Professional Conduct
• Leading the day-to-day Data Protection matters within the Risk & Compliance function, working closely with their DPO
• Advising on client engagement letters and terms of business
• Preparing reports for senior management on Risk & Compliance issues
• Drafting and implementing new policies and procedures
• Advising on emerging regulatory and risk issues, including AI

Plus much more.

To be considered for this opportunity, you’ll need to have/be the following:

• Be a Qualified Lawyer, minimum of 3 PQE
• Be able to commute to/attend the Guildford office at least twice per week
• Have strong knowledge of Data Protection law
• Have a deep understanding of Commercial Contracts, AML and Conflicts
• Ideally, have experience supervising of supervising/mentoring junior staff

If you’re interested in this opportunity and you would like to review a full job description, get in touch as soon as possible.