Senior Risk & Compliance Lawyer

Senior Risk & Compliance Lawyer (4+ PQE) London | Flexible & Agile Working | Full or Part-Time Considered A highly regarded London law firm is seeking a Senior Risk & Compliance Lawyer to join its established Risk & Information Security team. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor, barrister or equivalent qualified lawyer with at least 4 years' PQE who is looking to develop a broad risk and compliance career within a sophisticated and collegiate law firm environment. Working closely with senior stakeholders, including the Risk & Compliance Director, General Counsel/COLP and Partners across the firm, you will play a key role in supporting regulatory compliance, client onboarding, conflicts management and firm-wide risk initiatives. Key Responsibilities • Advising on conflicts of interest, confidentiality and regulatory issues arising from new matter intake and client onboarding. • Reviewing and analysing Outside Counsel Guidelines and supporting compliance through Intapp Open. • Assisting with complaints handling, including liaison with the Legal Ombudsman, SRA and other stakeholders where required. • Providing guidance on SRA Code of Conduct obligations, professional standards and firm engagement terms. • Conducting rolling internal file reviews to ensure adherence to firm policies and best practice. • Supporting document requests from clients, regulators and third parties. • Drafting and updating internal policies and procedures across a range of risk and governance matters. • Assisting with ISO9001 compliance and supporting wider ISO27001 and business continuity initiatives. • Undertaking regulatory research and supporting strategic compliance projects. Applicants should have: • Qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister or equivalent overseas lawyer with an unrestricted practising certificate. • A minimum of 4 years' PQE. • Experience gained within a law firm risk and compliance team or in fee-earning practice with exposure to regulatory matters. • Strong working knowledge of the SRA Code of Conduct and wider regulatory framework. • Exposure to AML, sanctions, source of funds, PEPs and data protection issues would be advantageous. • Excellent drafting and communication skills. • The ability to manage competing priorities and work confidently with Partners and senior stakeholders. The Opportunity This role offers exposure to a wide variety of complex regulatory and risk matters within a highly respected firm known for its collaborative culture and commitment to professional excellence. Flexible and agile working arrangements are actively supported, with candidates seeking part-time arrangements (minimum three days per week) encouraged to apply. For a confidential discussion, please get in touch. Inventum Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.