In House Senior Compliance and Risk Counsel

THE FIRM This opportunity is with a well-established UK and international law firm. THE ROLE An in house role within the firm's Compliance & Risk team, led by the firm's General Counsel. The team advises on all aspects of legal risk, including financial crime compliance, claims, complaints, insurance, engagement terms, contracts, conflicts, data privacy, SRA STaRS compliance and conduct issues and regulatory engagement. In addition, the New Business Intake team sits within the Compliance & Risk function, reporting up to the Director of Compliance. At present, the firm's London head office handles all compliance and risk matters across the firm's global footprint. Reporting into the Head of Corporate Risk & Governance the role involves ensuring compliance with professional standards (including through policy work, file auditing and training), and contractual work relating to both client engagements and the firm's suppliers. Role and Responsibilities will include: Drafting and updating client engagement letters and standard terms of business Advising on outside counsel guidelines and client bespoke terms Providing legal risk input on client pitches, RfPs and Panel applications Advising on barrister, expert witness and local counsel engagement terms Working with the Head of Procurement to review and negotiate supplier contracts Drafting corporate documents, member resolutions and intra-group agreements Drafting consultancy agreements Drafting and updating firm policies on, for example, anti-bribery, hospitality and gifts, and insider dealing Advising on SRA regulatory requirements Assisting with regulatory engagement Advising on complex conflict issues Auditing files for compliance with regulatory requirements Supporting the Head of Corporate Risk and General Counsel with strategic risk management initiatives Supporting the opening of any new offices Complying with all relevant legal and regulatory obligations including the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Standards and Regulations, and Principles. THE CANDIDATE A qualified lawyer c 5pqe or more ideally with a commercial or corporate law background Relevant experience may have been gained either in a fee-earning or in-house role Strong drafting skills, especially contract drafting Experience of negotiating commercial contract terms (including data protection terms) Understanding of SRA Code of Conduct Motivated to develop expertise in regulatory requirements in the UK and internationally Understanding of conflicts of interest and conflicts resolution would be advantageous but not essential Experience of working in a large City or international law firm Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: England, London, GB

Posted Date: 8/6/2025