Job Description THE FIRM A sector focused global law firm. THE ROLE Working for the Risk & Compliance Partner based in the London office on a c 12 month contract maternity cover basis. Hybrid working is available, 3 days in office + 2 days WFH. The Department works closely with the firm's General Counsel who is also the COLP and MLRO, as well as the Firm's PI Partner and others specialising in areas such as sanctions and data protection. A general risk lawyer is sought to to support the Risk & Compliance Partner, Head of Legal Risk, and the Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP) in relation to all aspects of their roles, worldwide. The role will involve: Assisting the Partner and COLP with the numerous daily queries which arise regarding the SRA Code, professional standards and best practice, ethics, data protection, supplier contracts, firm and third party terms and conditions and conflictsIdentifying new or changed regulatory requirements and legal obligations that have an impact on the operations of the firmDeveloping and maintaining the firm's policies, systems and processesAnalysing conflict reports and advising on complex conflict-related issuesWriting and amending terms of engagement with clients in all the jurisdictions in which the firm operatesWriting and amending terms of engagement with counsel, foreign lawyers and expertsKeeping registers and monitoring