Senior Risk & Compliance Lawyer

Central and Western District Permanent View Job Description
As a Senior Risk & Compliance Lawyer, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing risk and compliance matters within the legal department. Based in Hong Kong, this role focuses on ensuring adherence to regulations and best practices.
  • Top Tier International Law Firm
  • Experienced-Hire

About Our Client

Our client is a top tier global law firm, with an established Risk & Compliance team in Hong Kong.

Job Description

As a Senior Risk & Compliance Lawyer, your main responsibilities will include:

  • Developing and implementing risk management and compliance policies.
  • Advising on regulatory requirements and ensuring adherence to legal standards.
  • Conducting risk assessments and recommending mitigation strategies.
  • Overseeing compliance training and awareness initiatives.
  • Monitoring changes in regulations and updating internal policies accordingly.
  • Providing guidance on ethical and professional conduct matters.
  • Collaborating with internal stakeholders to address compliance issues.
  • Supporting internal checks related to compliance matters.

The Successful Applicant

The required candidate will be a qualified lawyer, ideally from a common law jurisdiction. You will have several years of experience working as a lawyer either in a law firm or having moved in-house to a regulated environment where you have been required to take up risk & compliance duties. You must have some strong exposure to either AML/conflicts, risk, client due diligence, professional conduct or regulatory compliance. You must be able to handle matters independently with strong communication skills.

What's on Offer

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified lawyer looking to specialise their expertise in the risk & compliance field.

Contact
Soraya Tennent
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7107692
Phone number
+852 2848 4795

Job summary

Function
Banking & Financial Services
Specialisation
Compliance & Legal
What is your area of specialisation?
Business Services
Location
Central and Western District
Job Type:
Permanent
Consultant name
Soraya Tennent
Consultant phone
+852 2848 4795
Job Reference
JN-092026-7107692

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.