Risk and Compliance Lawyer

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Risk and Compliance Lawyer to join a law firm in London. This person will assist the General Counsel/COLP and the compliance team with the delivery of the firm's objectives in reducing Risk and achieving across the board compliance with regulatory and statutory obligations.

Duties:

• Conduct file reviews and feedback to lawyers and the Risk and Compliance team on areas of improvement
• Review complaints correspondence and draft responses where necessary
• Notify circumstances to insurers, supervise the rectification of issues and liaise with solicitors
• Provide advice to internal members of staff in areas such as conflict of interest, ethics and account rules
• Review contracts for third party suppliers
• Provide guidance to the company and members of staff on areas of Risk and Compliance
• Assist in preparing for external auditing or insurance renewal process
• Keep up to date with relevant regulatory and Compliance developments

Requirements:

• A qualified Solicitor
• A thorough understanding of the Code of Conduct 2019 and the SRA's regulatory regime
• Understanding of money laundering regulations, bribery, and Solicitors Accounts Rules 2011
• Previous experience in dealing with compliance issues and complaints handling in private practice
• Excellent interpersonal skills and building and maintaining working relationships
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

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