Risk & Compliance Lawyer, c. 3+ PQE, Belfast

Overview

In this Belfast-based role, you will support the Compliance team by handling governance and risk matters across the partnership. You will work on partnership lifecycle issues, from lateral hires to retirements, and maintain governance documents and certificates. You’ll advise on SRA and Law Society requirements and help shape firm-wide policies. The position offers flexible working and a strategic, firm-wide impact within a national law firm.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working options
• competitive compensation

Responsibilities

• Manage partnership matters from lateral hires to retirements
• Maintain partnership deeds and governance documents
• Oversee practising certificates and PI notifications
• Provide advice on SRA and Law Society matters
• Review and shape firm-wide policies

Key requirements

• 3+ years’ PQE (or equivalent)
• experience in law firm risk, partnership office or governance
• strong organisational skills
• ability to juggle competing priorities

• strong organisational skills
• governance documentation
• partnership governance
• SRA and Law Society compliance

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