A prestigious U.S. law firm is seeking an experienced lawyer to join its global Risk team in London. This is a highly visible role offering the opportunity to work closely with partners, business services leaders, and international colleagues on a broad range of client contractual, commercial, and risk-related matters.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the firm’s engagement with clients, leading negotiations on client terms and advising on contractual commitments, while helping to drive consistency, efficiency, and best practice across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of client-facing agreements, including engagement terms, outside counsel guidelines, confidentiality agreements, and framework arrangements.
- Advise partners and stakeholders on contractual obligations, commercial considerations, and risk-related issues arising from client requirements.
- Assess legal, regulatory, and operational risks within client agreements, providing practical and commercially focused solutions.
- Support the management of client compliance requests, audits, and due diligence exercises, coordinating responses with relevant business teams.
- Work collaboratively with departments including Finance, Business Development, Information Security, and other business support functions to ensure client commitments can be effectively implemented.
- Develop and maintain contract templates, guidance materials, playbooks, and internal processes to enhance consistency and efficiency.
- Contribute to ongoing initiatives aimed at improving the delivery, scalability, and effectiveness of commercial legal support across the firm.
Key Skills & Experience Required
- Qualified lawyer in England & Wales with experience gained either in private practice or an in-house legal function.
- Strong background in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts and client terms.
- Excellent judgement with the ability to identify risk, analyse complex issues, and deliver pragmatic, business-oriented advice.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with confidence engaging with senior lawyers, business teams, and clients.
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- A collaborative approach and the ability to build strong working relationships across international teams.
- Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused, with a genuine interest in improving processes and supporting business objectives.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading international firm in a role that combines legal expertise, commercial acumen, and strategic stakeholder engagement.
The role would suit a lawyer currently working in a similar risk, commercial contracts, or in-house legal position who is looking to progress their career, or a private practice lawyer seeking to broaden their impact beyond traditional fee-earning work while remaining close to complex legal and client-facing matters.
A prestigious law firm is looking for an experienced Conflicts Advisor to join its Risk & Compliance team in London.
This is an excellent opportunity for a conflicts professional looking to join a collaborative and supportive environment that offers an excellent work-life balance and hybrid flexibility.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a senior point of contact for conflicts and new business intake matters, working closely with the Conflicts Manager to support the effective operation of the firm’s conflicts function.
- Review and analyse complex conflicts of interest issues arising from new client and matter openings, lateral hires, corporate transactions, and strategic firm initiatives.
- Provide expert guidance and commercially focused recommendations to partners, senior lawyers, and business services stakeholders on conflicts, confidentiality, and professional responsibility matters.
- Support the Conflicts Manager in assessing and resolving high-risk and sensitive conflicts issues, identifying practical solutions that balance regulatory obligations with commercial objectives.
- Lead discussions with partners and key stakeholders to facilitate the resolution of complex conflicts matters and secure the necessary approvals.
- Act as an escalation point for Conflicts Analysts and junior team members, providing technical guidance, mentoring, and training on complex conflicts issues.
Candidate Requirements
- Previous experience within a conflicts, business intake, new business, or risk and compliance function in a law firm.
- Strong understanding of conflicts of interest principles and professional conduct requirements within a legal environment.
- Experience using Intapp is essential.
This role would suit an experienced Senior Conflicts Analyst looking to take the next step in their career, or an established Conflicts Advisor seeking a new challenge within a leading international law firm.
An exciting and genuinely unique opportunity has arisen for a Risk & Compliance Lawyer to join a highly regarded international law firm in either their New York or Washington DC office.
This role stands out in the US market, offering a rare blend of conflicts-focused work (circa 70%) alongside broader strategic risk and compliance exposure (30%).
It is particularly well suited to a conflicts lawyer who is looking to expand their skillset beyond pure conflicts work and gain experience across wider regulatory and risk matters within a global firm.
While the core of the role centres on conflicts and business intake, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop and diversify their experience across a broad range of risk and compliance activities, making this an excellent step for someone seeking long-term development into a more rounded risk role.
In this role, you will play a key part in safeguarding the firm by:
- Advising partners and internal stakeholders on conflicts of interest, professional responsibility, and new business intake matters
- Supporting the review of outside counsel guidelines and engagement terms
- Collaborating closely with partners, General Counsel, and other business services teams on complex conflicts matters
- Gaining exposure to wider risk and compliance work, including regulatory and professional responsibility matters
- Supporting policy development, risk management initiatives, and internal compliance projects
- Providing guidance on firm policies, regulatory obligations, and best practices
- Assisting with broader governance and risk-related matters as the role develops
The ideal candidate will be a qualified lawyer, either in-house or in private practice, who is interested in moving into a risk and compliance role within an international law firm.
Prior direct conflicts experience is not essential, and the firm is open to candidates with transferable skills who are keen to build expertise in this area.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a lawyer — particularly someone currently specialising in conflicts — to step into a more varied and forward-looking role, gaining exposure to both core conflicts work and broader strategic risk matters within a leading global firm.
Apply today or get in touch at [email protected] to find out more.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Business Acceptance Analyst to join prominent international law firm in their London office.
This role offers excellent exposure to senior stakeholders across the business and would suit an experienced conflicts or business intake professional looking to take on a more senior position within a collaborative and highly respected team. The firm is well known for its supportive culture, strong internal progression opportunities, and commitment to ongoing professional development.
Key responsibilities of the role will include:
- Managing complex conflicts checks for new clients, matters, and lateral hires across multiple offices and jurisdictions.
- Reviewing and interpreting conflict reports, identifying potential legal, commercial, and reputational risks, and assisting in the resolution process.
- Carrying out client due diligence and AML checks in line with the firm’s policies and regulatory obligations.
- Acting as a senior point of contact for fee earners and internal stakeholders in relation to conflicts, AML, and business acceptance queries.
- Escalating high-risk or sensitive issues where appropriate and assisting with the provision of commercially focused guidance and recommendations.
- Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team, assisting with technical queries and day-to-day guidance.
- Assisting with process improvement initiatives, policy implementation, and wider risk and compliance projects where required.
The successful candidate will have previous business acceptance, conflicts, or AML experience gained within a law firm environment, with the confidence to manage complex matters independently.
An exciting opportunity has opened for a Business Acceptance Analyst to join the London office of a prestigious international law firm. This role sits within the firm’s highly regarded Risk & Compliance team and offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, fast-paced, and internationally focused environment.
This is a particularly strong opportunity for someone with prior conflicts experience in a law firm who is looking to further develop their career, with excellent long-term progression prospects, exposure to high-quality international work, and ongoing professional development.
In this Business Acceptance Analyst role, you will have the opportunity to:
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Conduct conflict checks for new clients, matters, and lateral hires across multiple jurisdictions.
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Analysing conflict search results and identifying potential legal and commercial conflicts issues.
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Conducting client due diligence and AML checks for new and existing clients.
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Liaising closely with partners, legal teams, and senior members of the Risk & Compliance function regarding conflicts and AML queries and escalations.
The Business Acceptance Analyst position would suit an experienced conflicts or business intake professional who enjoys working on complex matters and partnering closely with stakeholders across the firm.
An international law firm is looking for a Compliance Executive to join its Risk & Compliance team based in Newcastle.
The Compliance Executive will work closely with the Head of Risk and the wider Risk & Compliance team, supporting the firm’s regulatory and compliance framework across a broad range of matters.
Key Responsibilities for the Compliance Executive:
- Assist the Head of Risk with the day-to-day management of the firm’s compliance and regulatory obligations
- Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of risk and compliance policies and procedures
- Assist with monitoring compliance with SRA Standards and Regulations and other relevant legal and regulatory requirements
- Support the firm’s conflicts, AML, client onboarding, and risk management processes where required
- Maintain accurate compliance records, registers, and reporting documentation
- Assist with preparing management information and compliance reports for senior stakeholders
- Monitor regulatory developments and assist with implementing changes to policies and procedures
- Work collaboratively with teams across the business to promote a strong risk and compliance culture
Skills & Requirements:
- Previous experience within a legal risk and compliance role, ideally gained within a law firm
- Strong understanding of legal and regulatory obligations applicable to law firms
- Experience supporting AML, conflicts, client onboarding, or wider compliance processes would be advantageous
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and compliance systems
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with experience in legal risk and compliance who is looking to further develop their career with a prestigious international law firm.
A leading US law firm is looking for a Risk Lawyer to join its London office in a newly created position within the Risk & Compliance team.
The successful candidate for the Risk Lawyer role will work closely with the Head of Risk & Compliance, the firm’s COLP and key contentious partners, with a particular focus on claims and complaints.
The firm is open to considering candidates on either a full-time or part-time basis.
Key Responsibilities for the Risk Lawyer role:
- Supporting the management of professional negligence claims, circumstances and potential exposures involving the firm, including reviewing relevant files and advising on risk and liability issues
- Working closely with the Head of Risk & Compliance, COLP, Claims Partners and other senior stakeholders in relation to contentious risk matters and claims strategy
- Acting as a key liaison point for the firm’s professional indemnity insurers and external legal advisers in relation to ongoing claims and notifications
- Preparing concise risk summaries and assessments relating to claims, complaints and other sensitive matters for internal and external stakeholders
- Managing the firm’s complaints process, including reviewing complaints, coordinating investigations and assisting with the drafting of formal responses
- Ensuring all complaints and regulatory matters are handled within applicable regulatory and internal deadlines
- Maintaining accurate records and reporting schedules relating to claims, complaints and associated risk matters
- Liaising with external bodies, including the Legal Ombudsman and the SRA, where required in relation to complaints or regulatory issues
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Supporting the preparation for annual professional indemnity insurance renewals, including collating claims information, exposure summaries and risk management initiatives
- Contributing to internal reporting, risk analysis and lessons learned exercises arising from claims and complaints trends
- Assisting with the development and delivery of training and guidance to fee earners on complaints handling, claims prevention and broader risk management issues
- Supporting the review and response process relating to Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and other information requests where required
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Assisting with wider Risk & Compliance projects and initiatives
Candidate Requirements:
This is an excellent opportunity for a Risk Lawyer to join a highly regarded UK law firm in a newly created role with significant visibility across the business. Apply today or get in touch at
[email protected]
A leading international law firm is looking for a Financial Crime & Sanctions Analyst to join its Risk & Compliance team in either Manchester, Leeds, or Glasgow.
The ideal candidate for this Financial Crime & Sanctions Analyst role will have prior experience working in a risk and compliance role within a law firm environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct client due diligence (CDD) and risk assessments on new and existing clients and matters
- Perform screening for sanctions, politically exposed persons (PEPs), and adverse media
- Analyse complex client structures to identify beneficial ownership and potential risk exposure
- Review and assess new business intake requests, ensuring compliance with AML and financial crime regulations
- Investigate and escalate high-risk matters or suspicious activity where appropriate
- Respond to AML and financial crime queries from internal stakeholders across the firm
- Maintain accurate records and ensure all compliance documentation is up to date
- Collaborate with global teams to support a consistent and efficient onboarding process
- Assist with ongoing monitoring of client relationships and risk profiles
Key Requirements:
- Previous experience in AML, financial crime, or compliance within a law firm
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels
- Proactive and team-oriented approach
Apply now to take the next step in your financial crime and compliance career.
A leading global law firm is looking for a Conflicts & AML Analyst to join its Risk & Compliance team. The role can be based in London or fully remote.
The ideal candidate will have 2+ years’ experience in conflicts, AML, or business intake within a law firm environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct conflict of interest checks for new clients and matters
- Analyse conflict search results and escalate potential issues to senior management
- Provide guidance to partners and fee earners on conflict-related matters
- Perform client due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) in line with AML regulations
- Monitor and review client activity for potential money laundering risks
- Ensure compliance with Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) rules, particularly relating to conflicts and AML
- Stay up to date with relevant legal and regulatory developments and advise the firm accordingly
- Assist in developing and delivering compliance training programmes
- Identify and assess risks related to conflicts and AML, and support mitigation strategies
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure a consistent approach to risk management
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, or a related field
- Experience working in a Risk & Compliance function within a law firm
- Strong knowledge of SRA rules, particularly relating to conflicts of interest and AML
- Experience conducting conflict checks and client due diligence
If you are a dedicated professional with a strong interest in AML compliance and conflicts, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.
