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Risk Lawyer - Regulatory

£70k - £75k per annum
Risk Lawyer – Regulatory & Governance
Hybrid Working
Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham, Belfast, Edinburgh or Glasgow
Full time or Part time

I’m currently working with a leading national law firm looking to hire an experienced Risk Lawyer into its established Risk & Compliance function. It’s a broad advisory role covering partnership governance, client terms, professional regulation and wider commercial risk.

The Role
  • SRA Standards & Regulations, Principles and Codes of Conduct, alongside wider professional regulatory matters
  • Client engagement terms, Outside Counsel Guidelines, panel terms and framework agreements
  • Supplier agreements and other commercial documentation
  • Firm-wide policies and procedures
  • Strategic and operational risk matters
  • Regulatory queries and engagement with relevant professional bodies
About you

You'll be comfortable advising lawyers, partners and senior stakeholders on regulatory and wider risk matters, with a good understanding of the SRA Standards & Regulations and the practical issues that come with applying them within a law firm.
• Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years’ PQE
• Previous law firm risk management experience
• Strong understanding of SRA regulation and professional conduct
• Experience advising on contractual arrangements within a law firm environment
• Commercially minded and comfortable working with senior stakeholders
• Able to manage competing priorities and give practical, solutions-focused advice

What's in it for you?

• Exposure to partnership, regulatory, contractual and strategic risk work
• The opportunity to work closely with partners and senior stakeholders across the firm
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Full-time or part-time options
• Strong benefits package and an established specialist Risk & Compliance team

Interested?

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Vacancy posted 14 days ago
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