Risk Lawyer Job at Brandon James (London)

Legal & Regulatory Risk Lawyer / Senior Legal & Regulatory Risk Lawyer

The role of the OGC team at BCLP is to ensure that the firm and individuals with...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Solicitor or barrister admitted in England & Wales or a similar common law jurisdiction
Experience of working in legal and regulatory compliance, ideally in an international law firm or for a legal regulator
Experience of working as a fee earner in private practice
Strongly service-oriented, with commercial acumen, and enthusiasm for the challenges of providing services and resources in a large, multi-office law firm setting
Ability to be flexible and adaptable to support the priorities and strategies of the firm
Strong technical IT skills and experience in the design, implementation or management of any technology-based compliance systems and processes (including the use of Gen AI tools) would be an advantage

Job Responsibility

Assist in managing the OGC team query in box (on a rota basis) and act as a first point of contact for internal legal and regulatory risk queries and as a point of escalation for junior lawyers and trainees, assisting them to finalise draft responses
Address various areas of legal and regulatory risk, including issues concerning the regulation and governance of the firm, the SRA Standards & Regulations, and a broad variety of issues concerning the business, its lawyers and other business professionals
Specific legal, regulatory and compliance areas of focus will include the following and will involve supervising and acting as an escalation point for more junior team members: responding to queries and working on projects relating to client engagement, limitation of liability, anti-bribery & corruption, share dealing, outside interests, referral fees, file transfer, escrow arrangements, confidentiality undertakings, NDAs, DAC6/UK MDR, and modern slavery
consideration of whether something is reportable to the SRA or other authority
responding to queries and working on projects relating to HR issues, including the on-boarding of lateral hire partners and/or teams, staff departures, supporting investigations where there might be a regulatory or other reporting obligation
drafting or reviewing and updating risk and compliance policies, procedures and guidance and reviewing and updating risk assessments
working as part of the wider Risk & Regulatory team on various projects to respond to key areas of legal/ regulatory risk to the firm or regulatory developments
supporting the legal and regulatory aspects of strategic projects
drafting and delivering compliance training to various groups, including new starters and trainees, mitigate key risks, educate and empower a risk aware and speak up culture
supporting the firm’s supplier procurement process by assisting with legal contract review

Fulltime

Virtual Currency Regulatory Counsel

We are seeking an experienced Virtual Currency Regulatory Counsel who is excited...

Location

United States , Bay Area

Salary:

185200.00 - 326800.00 USD / Year

Block

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

JD degree and membership in good standing with at least one state bar
6+ years of experience advising on financial regulatory matters
Deep knowledge of virtual currency, money transmission regulations, and the Bank Secrecy Act
Comfort working at the intersection of law/regulation, product, and technology
A business-minded lawyer who can spot risk but also propose solutions
Clear communicator who can explain both complex regulatory requirements and expectations to partners and engineers, as well as Block's products to regulators and auditors

Job Responsibility

Be the go-to regulatory advisor on all things virtual currency
Guide product teams on how to launch and scale offerings in compliant and creative ways
Help navigate federal and state regulatory frameworks (FinCEN, CFPB, NYDFS, CA DFPI and more)
Represent us in regulatory discussions, exams, and industry forums
Advise on licensing and registration for money services businesses, including advising on the differences between regulated and unregulated activity, and substantive virtual currency matters related to bitcoin, stablecoin, USDC, the Lightning Network, and solana
Collaborate with Compliance and Engineering to build/enhance controls that meet regulatory expectations while staying user-friendly and scalable
Track legislation, regulatory guidance, and enforcement trends—and translate them into actionable insights for the business
Draft and negotiate commercial agreements with crypto and payments partners
Train and empower teams across the company with knowledge on digital asset laws and regulatory strategy

What we offer

Remote work
medical insurance
flexible time off
retirement savings plans
modern family planning

Fulltime

Partner, Wills & Estates

This role is designed for a senior practitioner ready for a true leadership seat...

Location

Australia , Sydney

Salary:

Not provided

Safewill

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Current Australian practising certificate, with demonstrated readiness to step into a principal-level role and obtain principal authorisation in NSW if not already held
Significant experience in Wills & Estates, including estate planning, probate, letters of administration and estate administration
Strong technical capability across complex wills and estates matters
Demonstrated ability to supervise legal work and support the development of more junior lawyers
Sound understanding of legal risk, professional obligations and quality management in legal practice
Strong client judgment, with the ability to manage sensitive matters with empathy and clarity
Commercial maturity and an appetite to help grow and shape a practice

Job Responsibility

Lead and grow a modern Wills & Estates practice across estate planning, probate and estate administration
Set the bar for legal quality, judgment, supervision and client service
Oversee complex and sensitive matters with strong technical rigour and sound risk management
Mentor and develop lawyers and legal support staff, lifting capability across the practice
Shape practice strategy, service design and operational improvement as the team grows
Advise Safewill on the wills and estates products and services it builds, ensuring legal judgment is embedded in design, delivery and ongoing improvement

Fulltime

Legal General Application

Robert Half Legal Recruitment Services places thousands of legal jobs annually. ...

Location

United States , Jackson

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Legally authorized to work in the United States
skills in In-House Legal Counsel, Law Firm Attorneys / Lawyers, Paralegals, Contract Managers and Contract Administrators, Compliance, Risk, Legal Secretaries, Ethics, Data Privacy, eDiscovery, Regulatory, Legal Clerks, Legal Assistants, General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer, Law Librarians, Legal Researchers, M&A due diligence, Law Firm Administrators, Law Firm Office Managers

Job Responsibility

Align with new positions based on skillset
apply general legal knowledge
manage contracts and compliance
contribute to areas like ethics, data privacy, regulatory works

What we offer

Medical insurance
vision insurance
dental insurance
life insurance
disability insurance
401(k) plan
competitive compensation
free online training

Fulltime

Commercial Property Claims Handler

As a Commercial Property Claims Handler, you'll take ownership of commercial cla...

Location

United Kingdom , Manchester

Salary:

Not provided

Direct Line Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Solid experience handling insurance claims
Good understanding of indemnity, liability and recovery principles
Good awareness of risk and the ability to follow our processes and guidelines

Job Responsibility

Triage new technical and/or large claims – including Property, Subsidence, Environmental, Liability, Injury and Motor
Handle retained technical claims end-to-end
Spot, investigate and manage potential fraudulent claims
Investigate and negotiate indemnity and liability, identifying opportunities for recovery
Manage litigated cases, working closely with in-house and panel lawyers
Own and manage risks in line with the Direct Line Group risk framework
Control indemnity spend and reserving through effective negotiation
Manage customer and third-party expectations throughout the lifecycle of each claim
Maximise revenue generation, cost control and recovery opportunities to secure the best settlement
Work within regulatory timescales and guidelines

What we offer

9% employer contributed pension
50% off home, motor and pet insurance, plus free Green Flag breakdown cover
Additional optional Health and Dental insurance
EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way
Generous holidays
Buy as you earn share scheme
Employee discounts and cashback
22 days holiday rising to 30 days depending on your role. Plus the chance to buy and sell up to 5 days
Income protection on 50% of your salary for 5 years
Life assurance cover at four times your salary

Fulltime

Construction Risk and Insurance Manager

The Risk and Insurance Department, a center of expertise for the Bouygues Constr...

Location

France , Guyancourt

Salary:

Not provided

Bouygues Construction

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Higher education (Law, Management, Economics, Business School, Insurance School, Specialized Master’s)
First successful experience in a Risk Department, Legal Department, Insurance Company, or Brokerage Firm
Excellent command of English and strong cultural openness
Strong interpersonal skills, listening, initiative, rigor, and responsiveness

Job Responsibility

Management of guarantees and risks: Project risk analysis and adaptation of insurance clauses
Risk transfer to the insurance market or to third parties
Monitoring of insurance budgets
Claims management
Handling major claims with brokers, experts, lawyers
Statistical monitoring of claims and analysis of causes
Contribution to the development of prevention procedures
Cross-functional interactions
Collaboration with internal teams (Sales, Legal, Finance, Construction, After-Sales)
Relations with external partners (Brokers, Insurers, Experts, Lawyers)

What we offer

A stimulating environment within a globally recognized Group
Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Direct contribution to strategic and innovative projects
Diverse missions in a meaningful and evolving context
Unique social benefits and a company culture focused on people
Flexible organization with 2 remote working days per week

Fulltime

Senior Legal Counsel - Credit & Political Risk

Exclusively working with a leading (re)insurance broker who are seeking to hire ...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

100000.00 - 120000.00 GBP / Year

Arthur Recruitment

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified lawyer with at least 10 years PQE
Strong experience in Private Practice and In-House
Strong experience of Insurance Law, particularly in the Credit/Surety space

Job Responsibility

Policy Wording Drafting & Review across Political Risk, Surety & Credit Risk
Providing guidance to clients on policy wording compliance and coverage issues, related to Basel directives
Assisting on claims and restructuring of policies
Supporting on complex financing arrangements and documentation
Supporting the central legal function across commercial contracts and regulatory advice
Providing education, training and support on relevant legal issues to the wider business
Running litigation matters and liaising with external counsel when needed

What we offer

30% bonus
10% pension
Private Medical

Fulltime

Legal Engineer - Banking & Finance

Legora is on a mission: to redefine how legal work gets done. From the very star...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Legora

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3+ years PQE from a top-tier Banking & Finance legal practice, with a real exposure to senior-level work, whether in leveraged finance, acquisition finance, real estate finance, corporate lending, structured or asset-backed finance
A practical understanding of how deals unfold, where complexity lives, and where the real inefficiencies hide
A genuine curiosity for technology and a desire to explore what generative AI makes possible
The ability to communicate with precision — whether you’re talking to a partner, an innovation lead, or an engineer
Comfort with ambiguity, complexity, and fast-moving environments
A bias for action: you care about quality, but you don’t chase perfection at the expense of progress

Job Responsibility

Become a thought partner to elite legal teams: Understanding their deal patterns, workflows, stress points, and the tiny inefficiencies that become huge over time
Spot and shape high-value Banking & Finance use cases across the full lifecycle: drafting, negotiations, term sheet comparisons, CP tracking, diligence, portfolio support, and everything in between
Own client adoption alongside Customer Success: From designing tight pilots to onboarding users to driving full practice-wide implementation across global banks and top-tier firms
Run best in class demos and training that resonate deeply with Banking & Finance lawyers: Speed, accuracy, risk reduction, and the ability to deliver under pressure
Bring client insight straight into product — influencing how Legora evolves to support lending workflows, market-standard templates, and structured financial documentation
Build the playbooks and frameworks that will define how Banking & Finance teams adopt generative AI around the world
Guide clients through the AI shift — separating hype from impact, quantifying the ROI, and mapping how AI reshapes roles, workflows, and expectations

Fulltime

Risk Lawyer

Brandon James

Location:
United Kingdom , London

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Posted:
June 24, 2025

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