Risk Lawyer (6-Month FTC – September Start)

£80k (pro-rata)

International Law Firm | London (EC2N) | hybrid working

We are instructed by an international law firm to recruit an experienced Risk Lawyer to join its established Risk & Compliance function on a 6-month fixed-term contract, commencing September 2026.

This is a legal role, offering the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders across the firm’s global operations, including risk leadership, compliance professionals and the firm’s General Counsel function.

The Role

The successful candidate will provide hands-on legal and regulatory support across a broad range of professional risk and compliance matters. The role will suit a pragmatic, confident lawyer who is comfortable advising on ethics, regulatory obligations and best practice within an international law firm environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on professional standards, ethics, confidentiality and regulatory obligations
• Supporting senior risk stakeholders and the COLP on day-to-day legal and compliance queries
• Monitoring regulatory developments and assessing firm-wide impact
• Drafting and updating policies, procedures and compliance frameworks
• Preparing and amending client terms of engagement across multiple jurisdictions
• Drafting agreements with counsel, foreign lawyers, experts and third-party suppliers
• Maintaining registers and supporting ongoing compliance monitoring
• Assisting with ad hoc risk and compliance projects, including training where required

Candidate Profile

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)
• Minimum two years’ legal compliance experience within an international law firm
• Strong working knowledge of the SRA Code of Conduct
• Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail
• Commercial, pragmatic and confident communicator
• High levels of discretion and professionalism

This role offers excellent exposure within a well-resourced risk function and would suit candidates seeking high-quality interim experience.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, contact Matthew Heard for a confidential discussion.

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