Senior Governance & Risk Lawyer

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Risk Lawyer to join the Risk & Compliance function of a leading international law firm in London.

This is a broad and varied role, providing legal and risk-focused support across a wide range of matters affecting the firm.

The role would suit a lawyer who enjoys working across a varied remit and is looking to move into, or further develop their career within, a sophisticated law firm Risk & Compliance environment.

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Risk Lawyer role:

Providing legal and risk advice across a broad range of matters affecting the firm.
Reviewing, drafting and negotiating supplier, technology and other commercial agreements.
Advising on client terms, engagement documentation and related contractual matters.
Providing guidance on data protection and privacy issues, working closely with relevant internal stakeholders.
Supporting the firm with the interpretation and application of relevant legal, regulatory and professional obligations.
Advising on a range of risk and compliance matters, escalating more complex or material issues where appropriate.
Supporting the development, review and implementation of internal policies, procedures and risk controls.
Providing pragmatic, commercially focused advice to partners, lawyers and business services teams.
Keeping abreast of relevant legal and regulatory developments and assessing their potential impact on the firm.
Contributing to wider Risk & Compliance projects and initiatives as required.

About You

A qualified lawyer with relevant post-qualification experience, ideally gained within an international or leading law firm environment.
Strong experience across risk, compliance, commercial contracts and regulatory matters.
Comfortable reviewing and negotiating a range of agreements, including supplier and client-facing contracts.
Able to assess complex issues, identify potential risks and provide clear, practical and commercially minded advice.

If you are an expereienced lawyer with a broad risk, compliance or commercial background and are looking for an opportunity within a leading international law firm, we would love to hear from you.