Risk Lawyer - International Law Firm

A leading international law firm is seeking a Risk Lawyer to join its London-based Risk Management team.

This firm operates at the forefront of global business, advising disruptors, high-growth companies, and established market leaders globally. They are known for their collaborative and hands-on culture, which offers a platform where individuals are trusted with real responsibility from day one and can shape their own career trajectory.

The Role

Reporting into senior leadership, you will act as a trusted adviser across the firm, working on a broad range of risk and regulatory matters with a strong international element.

This is a high-visibility position, partnering closely with partners, fee earners, and business services teams to support effective governance, mitigate risk, and ensure regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on a wide range of professional conduct, regulatory, and risk management issues
• Support senior risk leadership, including the COLP, in meeting UK and international regulatory requirements
• Review and enhance engagement terms, firm policies, and risk frameworks
• Deliver training and guidance to legal and business teams on risk-related matters
• Act as a strategic partner to the business, helping shape best-in-class governance practices

About You

• Qualified lawyer with experience in risk and compliance within an international law firm
• Strong knowledge of multi-jurisdictional regulatory frameworks impacting legal practice
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders effectively
• Commercially minded, offering pragmatic, solution-focused advice in a fast-paced environment

Interested? Apply now, or reach out to Zali Oulton at [email protected]

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