Senior Risk and Compliance Lawyer

About the role

Freshfields is looking for a Senior Risk and Compliance Lawyer to join its Legal Department's Asia team. The role advises on business acceptance, legal, regulatory and commercial risk matters across the region and supports practical, risk-based decision-making for partners, lawyers and business services teams.

Key responsibilities

• Advise on complex business acceptance matters, including conflicts, confidentiality, client due diligence, AML, sanctions, reputational risk and engagement terms.
• Provide legal, regulatory and governance support across Asia, including policy, training, regulatory developments and internal guidance.
• Act as a trusted technical adviser and escalation point for complex or sensitive risk issues.
• Support and mentor colleagues across the Business Acceptance and Legal Department teams, promoting consistency and best practice.
• Contribute to process improvement, technology, automation and AI-enabled initiatives to improve efficiency and service delivery.

Required profile

• Qualified lawyer with strong experience in legal, regulatory, risk or compliance matters, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Confident advising senior stakeholders on complex, sensitive and time-critical issues.
• Collaborative team player able to mentor others and contribute to continuous improvement.
• An interest in legal operations, technology and innovation is an advantage.

The role offers an experienced lawyer a visible regional position working closely with colleagues across Asia and the global Legal Department.