Risk Manager & Legal Counsel

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Counsel to work alongside the Risk Management team at a leading law firm. In recent years they have risen to the top of the global ranks and hold a sterling reputation for their pioneering services, entrepreneurial culture and ability to deliver practical, innovative solutions.

The Firm:

• At the heart of this incredible firm is their ability to understand and value their clients. Building strong relationships is their core strength. They have a truly remarkable combination of both industry leading insight and knowledge from a team comprising some of the best lawyers in the world to deliver outstanding service to their wide ranging client base.
• They are well established in the Americas, EMEA and UK with one of the best platforms in the industry to assist clients with legal needs around the world.
• This full service firm have leading expertise in almost all sectors including Real Estate, Media, Technology, Healthcare, Education, Finance, Contracting and Energy and provide a complete range of services in all the jurisdictions in which they operate.
• They represent the worlds largest companies and organisations as well as emerging business & start ups and financial & technology institutions across a vast range of industries.

The Role:

• An experienced Regional Risk Manager and Legal Counsel is required to act as the primary contact advising on diverse risk issues within the firm.
• Working alongside key regional stakeholders considering strategic and operational risk matters and subsequently communication risk messages to be cascaded internally within the region.
• The Legal Counsel will work with Risk Partners, RMPs, OMPs, CMPs and local leadership contacts to identify and understand risk and compliance matters.
• Contribution to the Annual Action Plan and other risk priorities in the wider firm, ensuring all aspects are properly considered.
• Responsibilities will also include leading and managing the local team to ensure all proper resources are in place to meet the needs of the business.

Requirements:

• You will have a sound understanding of contemporary risk practice as well as a solid understanding of law.
• Confident acting in sometimes ambiguous situations with a flexible approach to work.
• A solid track record delivering Risk solutions in complex, international and matrix management settings.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong client relationships with colleagues and key stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to positively persuade and make an impact.
• Must have a law degree and current practicing certificate. You should be willing to undertake specific risk management training if/when required.

This is a fantastic opportunity with a world class, global firm. Apply now for immediate consideration, alternatively please call for a confidential discussion to find out more about this role.