An international law firm is looking for a Risk Lawyer to join their Risk & Compliance team in Bristol. The ideal candidate will already have some experience in legal Risk & Compliance or alternatively a fee earner with a data protection background looking to move into an in house risk role.

The Risk Lawyer role involves providing risk-related advice, compliance guidance, and general support to the firm. The candidate will work closely with senior lawyers and compliance specialists to ensure the firm operates within a complex regulatory environment.

Key Responsibilities for the Risk Lawyer role:

• Act as the first point of escalation for team members handling compliance-related tasks.
• Maintain breach logs and assist in regulatory reporting.
• Monitor and manage the R&C inbox, responding to queries and triaging issues.
• Provide risk-related insights and recommendations on internal projects.
• Support senior R&C lawyers on key projects, including the Client Matter Inception project.
• Assist in data protection matters, including handling data breaches, DSAR requests, and compliance queries in coordination with the Data Protection Manager.
• Prepare materials for escalated decision-making by senior management (COLP/MLRO).
• Offer guidance and support to Business Services teams and international offices on risk and compliance matters.

Qualifications:

• 0-3 years PQE (or relevant experience in a Risk & Compliance team).
• Proven experience within a compliance team in a law firm setting.
• Knowledge of data protection legislation (preferred).
• Experience in the insurance market or litigation matters is advantageous.
• Familiarity with Intapp Open software is desirable.

If you are interested in joining a leading international law firm as Risk Lawyer, we encourage you to apply or get in touch at [email protected]