Risk Contract Lawyer

Are you a qualified Solicitor with 5+ years of PQE?
Do you have a background in commercial law or contract negotiation?
Are you looking for your next legal compliance role?

We have an exciting, new opportunity in London for a Risk Contracts Lawyer to join a dynamic Global Law Firm. This role supports fellow risk management professionals in maintaining the firm’s legal and regulatory compliance, whilst mitigating emerging risks associated with procurement. 

Within this role, you will:

• Ensure the firm’s compliance with relevant laws and regulations
• Mitigate risks associated with business operations
• Maintain updated knowledge of laws and regulations relative to procurement and contracting
• Ensure contracts comply with applicable laws, regulations and policies
• Identify and mitigate potential legal risks
• Provide legal advice regarding contract negotiations, procurements dispute resolution
• Identify areas for improvement within current procurement processes/workflows
• Deliver training to internal teams on legal compliance, contract management and procurement

The ideal candidate has a working knowledge of legal and regulatory frameworks, and preferably has some familiarity with SRA Standards and Regulations, although this is not mandatory.

If you are an individual with excellent interpersonal, analytical and organisational skills, we want to hear from you! An eye for detail, ambition and the ability to hit the ground running will aid you in this role. 

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your CV. Thank you!

Not quite right for you? Check out the rest of our risk and compliance roles or give one of our friendly team a call on 0207 117 2542.