A prominent UK law firm is hiring a Risk & Compliance Manager across its London and Brighton offices, reporting into the Head of Risk & Compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing day to day advice to partners and fee earners on regulatory, ethical and professional conduct matters
- Advising on conflicts of interest, client engagement issues and wider risk management queries
- Monitoring changes in legal and regulatory requirements and coordinating implementation of new policies and procedures
- Managing complaints and professional indemnity matters, including liaising with insurers and supporting investigations
- Reviewing, developing and maintaining the firm's risk management policies, procedures and compliance framework
- Supporting business continuity, information security and operational risk programmes
- Supervising and mentoring junior members of the Risk & Compliance team
Key Skills & Experience Required
- Previous experience in a Risk & Compliance role within a UK law firm
- Strong knowledge of SRA Standards and Regulations and wider legal regulatory requirements
- Experience advising on professional conduct, conflicts of interest and regulatory risk
- Solid understanding of legal risk management and compliance best practice
A prestigious international law firm is hiring a Business Acceptance Analyst for its London Risk & Compliance team, suited to someone with prior law firm conflicts experience looking to progress.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducting conflict checks for new clients, matters and lateral hires across multiple jurisdictions
- Analysing conflict search results and identifying potential legal and commercial conflicts issues
- Conducting client due diligence and AML checks for new and existing clients
- Liaising closely with partners, legal teams and senior Risk & Compliance colleagues on conflicts and AML queries and escalations
Key Skills & Experience Required
- Prior conflicts or business intake experience within a law firm
- Comfortable working on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters
- Strong stakeholder communication skills
A prestigious international law firm is looking for a qualified Conflicts Lawyer to join their Risk & Compliance team in London. This is a newly created position.
The Conflicts Lawyer will work closely with partners, legal teams, and compliance colleagues across multiple jurisdictions to analyse and resolve complex conflict issues, enabling the firm to take on new matters while managing associated risks.
Key Responsibilities for the Conflicts Lawyer role:
- Review and analyse new client and matter requests to identify potential legal and commercial conflicts of interest.
- Provide clear and concise advice to lawyers and management on conflict issues under the SRA Code of Conduct, professional rules, and internal firm policies.
- Propose practical solutions for resolving conflicts, including the use of information barriers, waivers, and internal protocols; ensure decisions are documented appropriately.
- Liaise with partners, fee earners, Risk & Compliance, and other internal stakeholders across the firm’s international offices.
- Assist in developing and refining conflicts-checking procedures and systems to ensure consistent, efficient, and compliant processes.
- Contribute to internal training and awareness initiatives related to conflicts, confidentiality, and risk management best practices.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with PQE, within a conflicts role at a law firm.
- Strong understanding of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) rules, particularly relating to conflicts and confidentiality.
- Experience in advising on complex conflicts, including multi-jurisdictional issues, preferred.
- Familiarity with conflicts software (e.g., Intapp Open) and client onboarding processes desirable.
This is a unique opportunity to support high-level strategic compliance and risk management activities for a leading law firm with international reach. Apply today or get in touch at [email protected]
A leading global law firm is looking for a dedicated Compliance Officer to join their Risk and Compliance team. This role offers the flexibility to work remotely or from the firms London office and will have a particular focus on conflicts of interest and anti-money laundering (AML) regulations.
Key Responsibilities for the Compliance Officer role:
- Conduct thorough conflict of interest checks for new clients and matters.
- Analyse conflict search results and escalate potential issues to senior management.
- Provide guidance and advice to partners and fee earners on conflict issues.
- Perform client due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) in accordance with AML regulations.
- Monitor and review client transactions for potential money laundering risks.
- Ensure compliance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) rules, particularly concerning conflicts of interest and AML.
- Stay informed about changes in relevant laws and regulations and advise the firm accordingly.
- Assist in developing and implementing compliance training programs for staff.
- Identify and assess potential risks related to conflicts of interest and AML and develop strategies to mitigate identified risks.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure a cohesive approach to risk management.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, or a related field
- Experience working in a Risk and Compliance function within a law firm.
- Extensive knowledge of the SRA rules, particularly those relating to conflicts of interest and AML.
- Experience conducting conflict checks and client due diligence.
How to Apply:
If you are a dedicated professional with a strong background in AML compliance and conflicts management, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role or get in touch at [email protected]
