Jobs
>
London

    Senior In-House Lawyer - London, United Kingdom - Allen & Overy

    Default job background
    Description
    We are currently recruiting for a Senior In-House Lawyer - Regulation and Conduct to join our London office. The role of the Senior In-House Lawyer is to be a trusted adviser to the business, providing high quality, proactive business-focused support and solutions to colleagues on a variety of regulatory, compliance and professional conduct issues. It requires an individual with the ability to develop strong working relationships in order to lead, and participate in strategic projects as well as handling day-to-day queries from stakeholders of all levels, including the Board and Board sub-committees. The role also includes some team management responsibilities.

    The Regulation and Conduct team (the Team) is part of A&O Shearman's wider risk function (headed by partner, Simon Fuge). The risk function comprises the Team, In-House Legal (IHL), the Business Acceptance Unit (the BAU), Risk Operations, Office of the General Counsel (OGC), the Engagement Terms Team, Client Audit and Data Privacy.

    The Team is responsible for championing and sustaining a firm-wide culture of legal, regulatory and ethical compliance. This includes:
  • advising on the overarching legal, regulatory and ethical standards applicable to A&O Shearman and its employees, with a particular focus on the requirements of A&O Shearman's lead regulator, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (the SRA)
  • overseeing A&O Shearman's implementation of regulatory reform such as the introduction of BRAO in Germany and the SRA Solicitors Qualifying Examination
  • advising on the regulatory implications of proposed changes to the A&O Shearman group structure
  • the application of SRA and other regulators' rules to A&O Shearman's activities and to the ethical dilemmas faced by individuals in practice
  • advising on legal and regulatory notification and reporting requirements, including SRA and AML reporting requirements and obligations to report to other legal and financial conduct regulators
  • creating directories of global regulatory requirements, including international practising rights and regulatory reporting obligations
  • developing and overseeing A&O Shearman's regulatory compliance strategy for business mobility - addressing the risks arising from short-term business travel, temporary cross-border remote working and longer term practising arrangements and secondments
  • investigation of potential conduct issues
  • advising on issues arising out of A&O Shearman's vetting/background checking policy
  • designing and implementing global AML compliance systems and procedures
  • developing and delivering A&O Shearman's global risk training modules (in person and online), including anti-bribery and corruption, economic crime, professional ethics, social media, business travel compliance
  • the development and roll out of global risk management policies
  • leading global risk management projects including an annual global compliance survey
  • decision-making and ultimate responsibility for discharge of a number of key statutory and regulatory roles including Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP). Money Laundering Compliance Officer (MLCO), Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and FCA Compliance Officer
  • Role and responsibilities
  • Providing clear, proactive advice and support and creative, business-focussed solutions to key stakeholders
  • Being a trusted advisor and providing expertise on a wide range of regulatory issues, with a particular focus on compliance with A&O Shearman's global policies and the SRA Standards and Regulations, practising rights, business mobility, global professional ethics and conduct, and AML requirements
  • Advising the Board and Risk Committee on key regulatory developments and challenges and how to meet them
  • Leading and participating in multi-jurisdictional regulatory projects within agreed timescales
  • Maintaining awareness of, and communicating regulatory developments to colleagues and key stakeholders as appropriate
  • Conducting and reporting on investigations relating to matters of professional conduct
  • Developing know-how, strategic direction and effective working practices for the Team and the wider firm
  • Working collaboratively with other teams within the risk function in order to provide a seamless service to colleagues
  • Legal research, drafting, reviewing and amending documentation, especially policies relating to compliance and ethics
  • Supervision of junior colleagues while providing them with freedom and flexibility to made decisions and take ownership
  • Actively promoting an ethical, inclusive and diverse working environment
  • Key requirements
  • Qualified solicitor (preferably E&W) with a minimum of 6 years' PQE in regulatory law
  • Previous experience of multi-jurisdictional risk management and compliance in an international law firm, or similar profession operating through complex legal structures
  • Strong technical knowledge of legal and regulatory frameworks, particularly in relation to SRA requirements
  • Strong analytical, research and presentation skills
  • A clear business-focus with an ability to foster strong working relationships with stakeholders of all levels
  • Confident communicator with proven ability to influence others and be a trusted advisor
  • A self-motivator with desire and ability to set strategic direction and operational activities for the Team
  • Creative, persistent and resourceful in overcoming obstacles to meet conflicting deadlines and maintain quality
  • Collaborative team player, willing and able to lead by example
  • Expertise in providing training in person and developing courses for global dissemination through various delivery channels
  • Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required.

    We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

    We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services.

    We recognise the value of flexible working and embraces hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do however remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together.


  • Career Legal London, United Kingdom

    **Role: In House Lawyer/Manager - Engagement Terms** · **Contract: Permanent** · **Salary - £80,000 - £95,000pa** · **Location: London** · My client, an international law firm, is looking to secure the services for a unique role within their Risk/Data Privacy team. · This is an e ...


  • The Legists London, United Kingdom

    JOB TITLE: In-House Property Lawyer · PQE REQUIRED: 2+ · LOCATION: London (office based) · SALARY: £65,000 - £75,000 · - Exchange and completion of property purchases, litigation matters etc · - Obtaining title searches with the use of the Land Registry Portal · - Submitting form ...


  • Career Legal London, United Kingdom

    **Role: In-House Data Privacy Lawyer** · **Contract: Permanent** · **Salary: £80,000 - £95,000** · **Location: London** · My client, an international law firm, is looking to secure the services of a Qualified Lawyer to join them as their new 'In-House Data Privacy Lawyer' on a pe ...

  • G2 Legal Limited

    In-house Lawyer

    3 days ago


    G2 Legal Limited City of London, United Kingdom

    A new and exciting opportunity has arisen to join this friendly, expanding, in-house legal team. · You will benefit from from working closely with senior members of the team, in an organisation that offers very flexible hybrid working arrangements, and exceptional holiday allowan ...

  • Career Legal

    In-House Lawyer

    1 week ago


    Career Legal London, United Kingdom

    Job Description · In-House Regulation & Conduct Lawyer (Compliance Lawyer) · Magic Circle Law Firm · Up to £130,000pa + Benefits · London, 3 Days in London Per Week · My client, a magic circle law firm, is actively recruiting for an experience Compliance/Risk & Compliance Lawyer ...

  • Service Care Solutions

    Housing Lawyer

    1 week ago


    Service Care Solutions Greater London, United Kingdom

    Service Care Legal are recruiting on behalf of a London-based local authority who are seeking a Housing Litigation Lawyer to join their team on a contract basis. Please find below further details with regards to this opportunity. · Please note that this position is hybrid and wou ...

  • T-Maxx International - a sister company of Talents Matrix

    In-House Lawyer

    3 days ago


    T-Maxx International - a sister company of Talents Matrix London, United Kingdom

    Job Description · Company: A Top Chinese Automaker · Position: In-House Lawyer · Job Responsibilities · Dealing with all of the company's internal legal affairs · Providing legal opinions and suggestions for the company's business decision; · Cooperating to deal with relevant leg ...

  • T-Maxx International - a sister company of Talents Matrix

    In-House Lawyer

    1 week ago


    T-Maxx International - a sister company of Talents Matrix London, United Kingdom

    Company: A Leading Chinese Automaker · Position: In-House Lawye · r · Job Responsibilitie · s:Dealing with all of the company's internal legal affair · s;Providing legal opinions and suggestions for the company's business decision · s;Cooperating to deal with relevant legal affai ...

  • T-Maxx International - a sister company of Talents Matrix

    In-House Lawyer

    1 week ago


    T-Maxx International - a sister company of Talents Matrix London, United Kingdom

    Job Description · Company: A Leading Chinese Automaker · Position: In-House Lawye · r · Job Responsibilitie · s:Dealing with all of the company's internal legal affair · s;Providing legal opinions and suggestions for the company's business decision · s;Cooperating to deal with re ...

  • Venn Group

    Housing Lawyer

    1 week ago


    Venn Group United Kingdom

    Housing Lawyer – London – Competitive Hourly Rate (DOE) – Hybrid Working · Position: Housing Lawyer · Organisation: London based Local Authority · Duration: 2-3 months with possible extension · Working Pattern: Full time · Working Arrangement: Hybrid working- one day a w ...

  • g2 Recruitment

    Lawyer Housing

    2 weeks ago


    g2 Recruitment England, United Kingdom

    Housing Solicitor/Lawyer South Central England · Local Authority · I am working with a client based in a South Central England local authority who is looking for a qualified housing solicitor/lawyer to join their expansive team. · 3+ years PQE with recent local authority exper ...

  • Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited

    Housing Lawyer

    1 week ago


    Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited London (Greater), United Kingdom Full time

    We are excited to be recruiting for a housing litigation lawyer, solicitor, or barrister, to join a well-regarded legal services team in a London Council. · This is an excellent post for a qualified solicitor or barrister who is wanting to extend their experience in public sector ...

  • Essential Employment

    Lawyer Housing

    2 weeks ago


    Essential Employment London, United Kingdom

    Senior Lawyer – Criminal Litigation (Hybrid) needed in Harrow, £31.06ph PAYE – Reference:012197 · To support the development of Public Law with the Principal Lawyers, Assistant Principal Lawyers and Chief Legal Advisors. To advise and have conduct of legal files on behalf of all ...

  • T-Maxx International - a sister company of Talents Matrix

    In-House Lawyer

    5 days ago


    T-Maxx International - a sister company of Talents Matrix London, United Kingdom

    Company: A Leading Chinese AutomakerPosition: In-House LawyerJob Responsibilities:Dealing with all of the company's internal legal affairs;Providing legal opinions and suggestions for the company's business decisions;Cooperating to deal with relevant legal affairs in the company' ...

  • Allen & Overy LLP

    In-House Lawyer

    1 week ago


    Allen & Overy LLP London, United Kingdom

    We are currently recruiting for an In-House Lawyer or Senior In-House Lawyer (depending on level of experience) to join our Business Acceptance Unit (BAU) in the London office on a 12 month contract tobe a trusted adviser to the business, providing high quality, proactive busi ...

  • T-Maxx International - a sister company of Talents Matrix

    In-House Lawyer

    3 days ago


    T-Maxx International - a sister company of Talents Matrix London, United Kingdom

    Company: A Top Chinese AutomakerPosition: In-House LawyerJob ResponsibilitiesDealing with all of the company's internal legal affairsProviding legal opinions and suggestions for the company's business decision;Cooperating to deal with relevant legal affairs in the company's busin ...

  • Law Staff Legal Recruitment

    Lawyer Housing

    1 week ago


    Law Staff Legal Recruitment London, United Kingdom

    Are you a Housing Law Solicitor or Legal Executive looking to secure your next new challenge within a leading Legal 500 Firm? · Our client is seeking a Housing Law Solicitor with good knowledge of the Legal Aid scheme along with relevant skills to provide supervision to junior la ...

  • Venn Group - Bristol

    Housing Lawyer

    1 week ago


    Venn Group - Bristol United Kingdom Part time

    Locum Housing Litigation Lawyer – Remote Working – 3 Months + - Up to £55 per hour Umbrella – Wales · Locum Housing Litigation Lawyer · Welsh Local Authority · Duration: 3 months initial contract with the likelihood of extension thereafter · Full or part time · Remote workin ...

  • Allied Healthcare

    Lawyer Housing

    2 weeks ago


    Allied Healthcare London, United Kingdom

    Senior Lawyer – Criminal Litigation (Hybrid) needed in Harrow, £31.06ph PAYE - Reference:012197 · To support the development of Public Law with the Principal Lawyers, Assistant Principal Lawyers and Chief Legal Advisors. To advise and have conduct of legal files on behalf of all ...

  • Career Legal

    In-House Lawyer

    1 week ago


    Career Legal London, United Kingdom

    In-House Regulation & Conduct Lawyer (Compliance Lawyer)Magic Circle Law FirmUp to £130,000pa + BenefitsLondon, 3 Days in London Per WeekMy client, a magic circle law firm, is actively recruiting for an experience Compliance/Risk & Compliance Lawyer to join the firm on a permanen ...