- Where
- Manchester, Scotland, 826
- Level
- Mid
Risk Lawyer – Regulatory & Governance
Hybrid Working
Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham, Belfast, Edinburgh or Glasgow
Full time or Part time
I’m currently working with a leading national law firm looking to hire an experienced Risk Lawyer into its established Risk & Compliance function. It’s a broad advisory role covering partnership governance, client terms, professional regulation and wider commercial risk.
The Role
SRA Standards & Regulations, Principles and Codes of Conduct, alongside wider professional regulatory matters
Client engagement terms, Outside Counsel Guidelines, panel terms and framework agreements
Supplier agreements and other commercial documentation
Firm-wide policies and procedures
Strategic and operational risk matters
Regulatory queries and engagement with relevant professional bodies
About you
You'll be comfortable advising lawyers, partners and senior stakeholders on regulatory and wider risk matters, with a good understanding of the SRA Standards & Regulations and the practical issues that come with applying them within a law firm.
• Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years’ PQE
• Previous law firm risk management experience
• Strong understanding of SRA regulation and professional conduct
• Experience advising on contractual arrangements within a law firm environment
• Commercially minded and comfortable working with senior stakeholders
• Able to manage competing priorities and give practical, solutions-focused advice
What's in it for you?
• Exposure to partnership, regulatory, contractual and strategic risk work
• The opportunity to work closely with partners and senior stakeholders across the firm
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Full-time or part-time options
• Strong benefits package and an established specialist Risk & Compliance team
Interested?
Know someone who could be great?
Reach out, let's have a confidential conversation!