Job Description
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Risk and Compliance Lawyer to join an International Law firm as part of their senior Compliance and Risk Leadership team within the General Counsel's office.
Compliance and Risk Team:
The firm's Compliance & Risk team, advice on all aspects of legal risk, including financial crime compliance, claims, complaints, insurance, engagement terms, contracts, conflicts, data privacy, SRA compliance and conduct issues and regulatory engagement. In addition, the New Business Intake team sits within the Compliance & Risk function.
Role and Responsibilities:
1. Advising on SRA regulatory requirements
2. Assisting with regulatory engagement
3. Advising on complex conflict issues
4. Auditing files for compliance with regulatory requirements
5. Supporting the Head of Corporate Risk and General Counsel with strategic risk management initiatives
6. Complying with all relevant legal and regulatory obligations including the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Standards and Regulations, and Principles.
7. Drafting and updating client engagement letters and standard terms of business
8. Advising on outside counsel guidelines and client bespoke terms
9. Providing legal risk input on client pitches, RfPs and Panel applications
10. Advising on bar...