Risk & Compliance Lawyer
Career Legal · Guildford, England ·
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 Legal, 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.