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Risk Lawyer

United Kingdom, London 70000.00 - 110000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 24, 2025
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An international law firm with a strong global footprint is currently looking to appoint a Risk Lawyer to join their Legal & Regulatory team, based in central London. This is a full-time, permanent position offering the chance to work within a growing, collaborative Risk function at a firm known for its commitment to regulatory excellence and cross-border capability.

Job Responsibility

  • Managing regulatory compliance across the firm’s international offices
  • Assisting in professional indemnity claims, including disclosure, file reviews, and liaison with external counsel
  • Drafting and reviewing engagement terms, outside counsel guidelines, and internal legal notices
  • Conducting legal research and responding to internal risk queries
  • Supporting enterprise risk projects, including horizon scanning and maintaining risk registers
  • Advising on contract risk, particularly in relation to client and supplier agreements
  • Collaborating on the integration of new offices and service lines
  • Assisting with the development and delivery of firm-wide risk training

Requirements

  • Experience in managing claims or disputes, particularly in a professional negligence or in-house legal context
  • Strong understanding of SRA regulatory requirements
  • Sound knowledge of data protection and privacy law
  • Confident drafting ability and analytical thinking
  • Collaborative approach with excellent interpersonal skills
  • A proactive mindset and interest in contributing to a growing risk team

What we offer

  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance and income protection
  • Season ticket loan
  • Gym membership discounts
  • Hybrid working and modern central London offices
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