Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Linklaters is a leading international law firm operating in 20 countries through 30 offices. We foster a positive, supportive, fair, and open atmosphere that values inclusivity and diversity, enabling us to work as one team with a common goal. The Regulatory Compliance team consists of global in-house lawyers and advisers who provide advice on all aspects of regulatory compliance, strategic initiatives, and projects including new business lines and legal technology. The team monitors emerging legal and regulatory requirements, implements policies and processes to ensure firm-wide compliance, and provides training and monitoring. Acting as the main liaison with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), the team supports investigations and reporting of potential breaches and oversees the firm’s enterprise risk management programme, reporting key risks to senior management and committees.

Reporting to the Head of Regulatory Compliance, you will work closely with a supportive team of lawyers and specialists based in London, Singapore, and Warsaw. Your responsibilities will include managing legal risk and internal compliance globally, providing in-house legal advice on regulatory and professional conduct matters, supervising junior colleagues, and assisting in policy development. You will raise awareness of key risk topics through training, manage internal incidents and compliance breaches, support regulatory reporting to the SRA, and contribute to the firm’s enterprise risk management system. You will also provide advice on specific projects, particularly ESG initiatives, and keep stakeholders informed of regulatory changes to ensure ongoing compliance.

This role requires responsiveness to enquiries outside core hours to support global operations. You will contribute actively to promoting a risk management culture throughout the firm.

Experience
Qualified solicitor with 2+ years PQE, ideally with experience advising on legal and regulatory compliance within global professional services firms, preferably in the legal sector. Proven expertise in risk mitigation, governance, and professional conduct. Experience providing expert legal counsel on firmwide regulatory issues across multiple jurisdictions and ensuring alignment with evolving legal frameworks and ethical standards. Demonstrated involvement in developing and implementing compliance policies and procedures. Experience promoting firmwide awareness of key legal risks through training and engagement initiatives, contributing to the enhancement of enterprise risk management frameworks.

About you
Proactive and trusted legal advisor with strong communication and leadership skills. Able to manage and supervise junior colleagues effectively. Committed to fostering a culture of compliance and risk management. Comfortable working collaboratively across global teams and managing enquiries outside core hours as needed. Passionate about continuous learning and development within a dynamic legal environment.

Qualifications
Qualified solicitor with relevant post-qualification experience. Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, legal risk management, and professional conduct standards. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement policies and procedures aligned with regulatory requirements.