Job Title: Risk and Compliance Associate
Location: Bristol
Contract Details: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £60,000-£65,000 DOE
About Our Client:
We are excited to be recruiting a new Risk and Compliance Associate on behalf of our client. Our client is a leading organisation in the legal industry, providing commercially-savvy legal advice and services. They are committed to delivering exceptional risk and compliance solutions, and they are looking for a motivated individual to join their in-house risk and compliance team.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the Data Protection Officer and procurement lead to manage data protection, contracting matters, and internal risk management.
- Provide contract and professional compliance advice for client tenders, retainer letters, terms of business, and supply contracts.
- Support the firm's approach to procurement and supply chain risk management.
- Advise stakeholders on the SRA Code of Conduct, data protection, and commercial risk management.
- Stay updated on data protection developments and their impact on developing legal services technologies.
- Collaborate with various stakeholders, including senior members of the firm and the Digital Data & Technology team.
Essential (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience):
- Commercial law expertise with exposure to data protection law.
- Background in non-contentious commercial/contracting/procurement work.
- Motivated and passionate about emerging technology and market trends.
- Excellent strategic project management, planning, and advisory skills.
Desirable (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience):
- Experience in a legal risk and compliance environment.
- Strong understanding of supply chain management.
Benefits & Perks:
- Comprehensive training and support for personal and professional development.
- Coaching and mentoring programmes.
- 28 days' annual leave and birthday leave.
- Private medical insurance (eligibility applies).
- Sabbatical every 5 years.
- Flexible benefits package, including the option to buy additional holiday.
- Access to a charitable foundation and CSR initiatives.
How to Apply:
If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity and contribute to our client's risk and compliance efforts, please apply or submit your application Please include your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation for applying. Successful applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment screening process.
We look forward to receiving your application, and we appreciate you considering our client as your next employer.
LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.