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Goodwin

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
  • London
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AI generated summary

  • You should have 0-5 years' legal experience, strong communication skills, regulatory knowledge in Europe and Asia, and a team-oriented approach. Risk and compliance experience is a plus.
  • You will manage regulatory records, conduct legal research, develop policies, support audits, review vendor contracts, and assist in training development on compliance issues.

Requirements

  • Experience: 0-5 years’ post qualified experience as a lawyer.
  • Communication Skills: Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to exercise tact, diplomacy, and discretion.
  • Regulatory Knowledge: A good understanding, or the ability to quickly gain an understanding, of the legal and regulatory regimes in Europe and Asia, particularly the UK, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Familiarity with the types of work undertaken by the firm and its various support functions.
  • Team Player: Works well as part of a team, is flexible, and willing to contribute where needed.
  • Preferred Experience: Previous risk and compliance experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

  • Regulatory Management: Assist with managing Solicitors Regulation Authority records, including the annual bulk renewal of practising certificates, and maintaining general corporate records.
  • Legal Research and Guidance: Research and provide guidance on legal and regulatory issues affecting the firm and its personnel. This includes professional rules and codes of conduct, ongoing professional competence, engagement letters, outside counsel guidelines, conflicts and confidential information, financial crime (e.g., bribery, tax evasion, sanctions, fraud, money laundering, and market abuse), modern slavery, disclosure regimes, and data privacy.
  • Policy Development: Assist in the production and updating of internal and external written policies, procedures, and guidance on legal and regulatory issues affecting the firm.
  • Project Work and Audits: Support project work and annual audits, including those related to data privacy, modern slavery (within the firm and its supply chain), diversity reporting, ESG, and professional continuing competence.
  • Vendor Contract Review: Assist with the vendor contract review process.
  • Training Development: Help develop and deliver risk and compliance training to secretaries, trainees, and new associates.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Risk & Compliance Lawyer role at Goodwin?

The primary focus is to assist the General Counsel’s office with risk-related advice and management of compliance matters for the firm's offices in Europe and Asia, particularly the UK, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

What are the key responsibilities of the Risk & Compliance Lawyer?

Key responsibilities include regulatory management, legal research and guidance, policy development, supporting project work and audits, vendor contract review, and developing and delivering risk and compliance training.

What is the expected experience level for candidates applying for this position?

Candidates are expected to have 0-5 years of post-qualified experience as a lawyer.

Is previous risk and compliance experience required for this position?

Previous risk and compliance experience is advantageous but not essential.

What skills are necessary for this role?

Strong written and oral communication skills, a good understanding of legal and regulatory regimes in Europe and Asia, the ability to work well as part of a team, and flexibility in contributing where needed are necessary skills.

Does Goodwin offer equal employment opportunities?

Yes, Goodwin Procter LLP is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without unlawful discrimination based on numerous protected statuses.

How does Goodwin Procter LLP support employees with disabilities?

Goodwin is a disability-inclusive employer and offers adjustments during the interview process for candidates who require them. They also encourage confidential conversations with the recruitment team regarding any disability-related needs.

Will there be training provided for new hires in this position?

Yes, the role involves helping to develop and deliver risk and compliance training to secretaries, trainees, and new associates.

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Goodwin

Global law firm serving the innovators and the investors in a rapidly changing, technology-driven economy

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1912
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We are in the business of building authentic, long-term relationships with our clients, who are some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors at the convergence of and within the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology, and financial industries.

Benefits

  • Wellness program

  • Work/family programs

  • Life insurance

  • Medical and dental plans