The role is to provide risk and compliance support to the MEA Risk
Team and to the wider business, to ensure that the firm develops and
maintains the very highest standards in the manner in which the
professional standards of conduct are applied in client relationships,
in its management of risk and its compliance with regulatory
requirements. The role will also assist in promoting best practice in
these areas throughout the firm's international network. The
successful candidate will work with others in the firm's global Risk Team.
The Team
The Legal and Risk Team provides support to the firm's senior
management and to the wider business, to ensure that the firm develops
and maintains the very highest standards of professional conduct,
optimally manages risk and ensures compliance with legal and
regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Assisting with MEA Risk
Researching legal and regulatory issues and assisting in the
production of related guidance, practice notes, templates and
training materials.
Assisting with the firm's information barrier
Assisting with the administration of the MEA Risk Team's email
Maintaining and updating the MEA Risk Team's intranet
Helping with the administration and delivery of training and
awareness programmes and materials for lawyers and other staff.
Assisting with the regular review and updating of the firm's
policies and procedures, risk registers, breach registers,
compliance plans, engagement letters and another documentation and records.
Experience and Skills Required
Experience working in a leading law
Strong organisational, communication and project management
Excellent interpersonal skills - the person will liaise with both
lawyers and business services groups, in each case at all levels of seniority.
Strong analytical skills and ability to focus on detail but also
on the larger
Ability to write clear, accurate and practical guidance and
Business Services Competencies
Clyde & Co is committed to providing extensive, personal and
professional development opportunities for our people enabling them to
be highly effective in their current role as well as assisting them to
fulfil their career aspirations.
The competencies are used to inform all aspects of Business Services
career development. They vary across levels and different business
areas and fall under the following areas: