Risk and Compliance Lawyer

The Legal & Regulatory team of the Risk Group at Fieldfisher provides advice and guidance on legal and regulatory issues, risk management and training for the Firm.

The team also manages the Firm's compliance with SRA requirements, global PI arrangements, commercial conflicts and claims & complaints against the Firm; and supports new lines of business and the integration of new offices across the Firm's global network.

The risk and compliance lawyer should have a willingness to work as part of a wider team, with a desire to build strong working relationships and the drive to support growth of an expanding Risk function.

• Drafting and reviewing client facing documents including client engagement letters, outside counsel terms and legal notices and contracts.
• Researching and drafting responses to professional liability queries from lawyers within the Firm.
• Drafting internal communications and guidance.
• Reviewing supplier contracts, and other.
• Supporting other Risk lawyers on implementation of Risk projects including firmwide enterprise risk management, horizon scanning and maintenance of key Risk documents and registers.
• Supporting Firm projects such as the opening of international offices.
• Liaising where necessary with other Business Service providers (Finance, HR, IT) and senior stakeholders within the firm.
• Devising and delivery across the Firm of Risk training.
• Assisting with prof negligence claims and other insurance related issues.

• Qualified lawyer with relevant experience in an internal Risk team at a highly regarded law firm is desirable.
• Demonstrable drafting skills and dispute resolution experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Knowledge of SRA regulation.
• Risk management experience, preferably gained in a law firm.
• An ability to take ownership, and make confident decisions in relation to risk matters.

At Fieldfisher, led by the social model of disability, we are working towards removing accessibility barriers and maximising disability and neurodiversity inclusion in our recruitment processes.

Should you have any accessibility requirements, please contact a member of Fieldfisher's Recruitment Team who will work with you to implement suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are treated in the strictest of confidence and we would appreciate your feedback to ensure we can provide an accessible and enjoyable recruitment process.

Our people are at the core of what we do. Fieldfisher's benefits package is designed to enable all colleagues to thrive in an inclusive and supportive environment. These benefits range from private health insurance, life assurance & income protection, flexi-gym discounts, season ticket loans, bike-to-work loans, electric vehicle scheme and much more.

Fieldfisher HQ is based in the vibrant and thriving City of London, which has something for everyone. Offering excellent commuter links based a 5-minute walk away from Monument and Bank tube stations.

Views overlooking the River Thames and Tower Bridge from our 9th floor terrace, open plan work spaces that encourages a sense of camaraderie, hybrid working and hot‑desking, discounted coffee in our on‑site cafe, bike storage, shower facilities and much more.

We have diverse teams made up of our Partners, Lawyers and Business Services Professionals, collaborating to provide outstanding service to our clients, working across our many different sectors and practice areas.

We understand the importance of collaboration outside of work with lots of different clubs and networks for our people to get involved in, including quiz nights, book club, choir, firm‑funded yoga, fitness challenges, football teams, and…