Risk and Compliance Lawyer - London - £50,000-£90,000

Do you want to join one of the leading law firms in the City Are you a qualified lawyer with experience of working in a commercial law environment

A leading City and globally prestigious law firm is looking for a Risk & Compliance Lawyer to join its compliance function.

The Role
Key Responsibilities:

• Identify potential conflict and confidential information issues arising from potential and existing matters and analyse appropriately.
• Assist with the implementation of solutions to resolve conflicts and confidentiality issues.
• Assist with the development, administration, monitoring and maintenance of policies and procedures and ensure conflicts, risk and related issues are dealt with consistently across the firm.
• Answer all queries relating to the interpretation of relevant legislation, regulation and firm policies pertaining to conflicts of interest, regulatory compliance and AML.
• Undertake due diligence and a full risk assessment on new clients.
• Deliver training on risk issues to the firm and be an ambassador for the team within the wider firm.

Candidate Requirements
Candidates must have experience in a highly regarded commercial law firm or significant conflicts experience obtained in a risk and compliance department of a reputable international law firm.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate the following key skills and attributes:
• Be a qualified lawyer, either UK or overseas
• A comprehensive knowledge of applicable ethical rules and guidelines and related compliance issues applicable to international law firms. 
• Proven ability to solve problems in a methodical and practical way.
• The ability to gather and analyse information and to use the results of that analysis to make effective decisions and find innovative solutions to problems. 
• Ability to communicate persuasively and clearly with all members of the Firm, both orally and in writing.
• Attention to detail.
• Responsive to the demands of lawyers and have the ability to work under pressure and on your own initiative.
• The ability to plan and organise effectively in order to meet business priorities. 
• A quick learner able to adapt to new processes and technology.
• The ability to form working relationships with others
• Ability to promote the value of a compliance culture.

Apply today for immediate consideration!