Risk & Compliance Adviser
Core
Provide commercial, pragmatic advice on risk and compliance to ensure the firm mitigates risk and meets legal regulatory obligations across national operations.
Role type
Risk & Compliance Advisor (Legal Sector)
Builds
Risk management frameworks, compliance policies, and risk awareness culture within a law firm.
Domain
Legal services / Risk Management / Regulatory Compliance
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Risk management, Modern slavery compliance, AML/CTF, Operational risk, Risk appetite statements, Procurement/Supply chain risk, Data analysis, Critical thinking
Preferred skills
Business or Law degree, Experience in professional services environment
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Oversee third-party and supplier risk management processes, Review and update firm modern slavery statement and risk policies, Triage and escalate internal risk and compliance queries, Coordinate business continuity and crisis management plans, Prepare risk and compliance reports for senior leadership, Facilitate governance forums to track compliance activities
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC