Risk & Compliance Lawyer 
 Hertfordshire
Hybrid Working (3 days in office)

Looking to move away from fee-earning and build a broader career in legal risk and compliance?

This could be a great opportunity for a lawyer with 3+ years’ PQE who wants hands-on exposure across data protection, AML, regulatory compliance and wider firmwide risk.

You’ll join a supportive team and play a key role in helping strengthen the firm’s risk and compliance framework.

What will you be doing?
Handling day-to-day data protection matters, including SARs and potential data breaches
Supporting the DPO with GDPR and wider data protection queries
Conducting AML and KYC checks as part of client onboarding
Supporting ongoing AML compliance
Contributing to firmwide risk and compliance projects
Responding to risk queries and providing practical guidance
Assisting with professional negligence claims
Supporting client complaint responses
Drafting and updating policies and procedures
Carrying out file audits and compliance reviews

What are they looking for?
️ A qualified lawyer with 3+ PQE
️ An interest in legal risk, compliance and regulation
️ Excellent attention to detail
️ Strong communication and organisational skills
️ Someone proactive who enjoys taking ownership
️ A genuine desire to develop a career within risk and compliance

What’s on offer?
Professional development and training
Competitive salary 
Generous annual leave + your birthday off
Option to purchase additional holiday
Health and wellbeing support
Collaborative and inclusive working environment
Opportunity to develop across multiple areas of legal risk and compliance

If you're a lawyer looking to broaden your skillset and move into a varied, non-fee-earning risk & compliance role, I'd love to hear from you.

 Reach out if you're interested!

Lauren.Eager-Hey@QEDLegal.com