Link Personnel is hiring a Risk and Compliance Lawyer on behalf of our client, a Top Tier Law Firm. This in-house solicitor will be part of the firm’s Risk and Professional Standards team, reporting to the General Counsel and Director of Legal and Regulatory Affairs. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the strategic development of the risk and compliance function, working closely with senior stakeholders across the firm.
In this position, you will advise partners, solicitors, senior management, and business services functions on a wide range of compliance and regulatory issues. Responsibilities include handling day-to-day queries, leading new projects as regulations evolve, and responding to urgent situations with clear, commercial, and solution-oriented advice. If this vacancy interests you, contact Orla NOW at 01 8456312 to discuss further.
Salary: €80K
Benefits: Pension, Healthcare, Death in Service Benefit, Hybrid Working
The Role:
1. Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts with the firm’s suppliers in line with the firm’s supplier management process.
2. Advising on data protection law and contractual terms with suppliers and clients.
3. Responding to client questionnaires and audits related to the firm’s processes, policies, and procedures.
4. Developing and maintaining policies and professional standards, including staff training and implementing best practices across the firm.
5. Collaborating with other departments to provide coordinated services to colleagues and clients.
6. Conducting planned and random file audits to ensure compliance with policies, standards, and regulations.
7. Reporting audit findings and advising the Risk and Professional Standards team on improvements.
8. Assisting in updating and managing the firm’s Risk Register.
The Candidate:
1. Qualified lawyer with experience in compliance, regulation, and commercial contracts, with knowledge of data protection law.
2. Understanding of compliance and regulatory issues.
3. Methodical and process-driven approach to audits and reviews.
4. Excellent communication skills.
5. Client-focused, responsive, and accustomed to working in a dynamic, high-performing environment.
If this Risk and Compliance Lawyer role sounds like you, contact Orla NOW at 01 8456312 to discuss further.
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