An international law firm is looking for a Risk Lawyer to join their Risk & Compliance team in Bristol. The ideal candidate will already have some experience in legal Risk & Compliance or alternatively a fee earner with a data protection background looking to move into an in house risk role.
The Risk Lawyer role involves providing risk-related advice, compliance guidance, and general support to the firm. The candidate will work closely with senior lawyers and compliance specialists to ensure the firm operates within a complex regulatory environment.
Key Responsibilities for the Risk Lawyer role:
* Act as the first point of escalation for team members handling compliance-related tasks.
* Maintain breach logs and assist in regulatory reporting.
* Monitor and manage the R&C inbox, responding to queries and triaging issues.
* Provide risk-related insights and recommendations on internal projects.
* Support senior R&C lawyers on key projects, including the Client Matter Inception project.
* Assist in data protection matters, including handling data breaches, DSAR requests, and compliance queries in coordination with the Data Protection Manager.
* Prepare materials for escalated decision-making by senior management (COLP/MLRO).
* Offer guidance and support to Business Services teams and international offices on risk and compliance matters.
Qualifications:
* 0-3 years PQE (or relevant experience in a Risk & Compliance team).
* Proven experience within a compliance team in a law firm setting.
* Knowledge of data protection legislation (preferred).
* Experience in the insurance market or litigation matters is advantageous.
* Familiarity with Intapp Open software is desirable.
If you are interested in joining a leading international law firm as Risk Lawyer, we encourage you to apply or get in touch at daniel@uncovertalent.co.uk