Job description Allen & Overy is a leading global law firm operating in over thirty countries. We work on some of the most challenging and important deals and have built a reputation for delivering exceptional legal solutions that help our clients grow, innovate and thrive. The legal industry is changing, and we’re committed to leading that change, putting our people first, embracing new ways of thinking and integrating technology into our everyday work. We’re on an exciting journey to create an even stronger offering for our clients and our people: In May 2023, we announced our proposed merger with Shearman and Sterling, with the intention of becoming a new global leader named Allen Overy Shearman Sterling, A&O Shearman for short. With a shared commitment to attracting and retaining the best people and an equal focus on creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, we’re confident that this merger will further our efforts to leave a better firm for future generations as well as providing our people with exceptional career opportunities along the way. Once complete, the merger will combine two of the world’s most prestigious law firms, leaders in their respective markets, to create an integrated global elite firm. You can read more about this on our dedicated microsite www.announcingaoss.com. We have a powerful commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and we’re working hard to create an environment where you can bring your authentic self to work. We know that to excel, we must nurture an environment where our people feel they belong. . Department purpose The Regulation and Conduct team (the Team) is part of A&O’s wider risk function (headed by partner, Simon Fuge). The risk function comprises the Team, In-House Legal (IHL), the Business Acceptance Unit (the BAU), Risk Operations, Office of the General Counsel (OGC), the Engagement Terms Team, Client Audit and Data Privacy. The Team is responsible for championing and sustaining a firm-wide culture of legal, regulatory and ethical compliance. This includes: advising on the overarching legal, regulatory and ethical standards applicable to A&O and its employees, with a particular focus on the requirements of A&O’s lead regulator, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (the SRA) overseeing A&O’s implementation of regulatory reform such as the introduction of BRAO in Germany and the SRA Solicitors Qualifying Examination advising on the regulatory implications of proposed changes to the A&O group structure the application of SRA and other regulators’ rules to A&O’s activities and to the ethical dilemmas faced by individuals in practice advising on legal and regulatory notification and reporting requirements, including SRA and AML reporting requirements and obligations to report to other legal and financial conduct regulators creating directories of global regulatory requirements, including international practising rights and regulatory reporting obligations developing and overseeing A&O’s regulatory compliance strategy for business mobility - addressing the risks arising from short-term business travel, temporary cross-border remote working and longer term practising arrangements and secondments investigation of potential conduct issues advising on issues arising out of A&O’s vetting/background checking policy designing and implementing global AML compliance systems and procedures developing and delivering A&O’s global risk training modules (in person and online), including anti-bribery and corruption, economic crime, professional ethics, social media, business travel compliance the development and roll out of global risk management policies leading global risk management projects including an annual global compliance survey decision-making and ultimate responsibility for discharge of a number of key statutory and regulatory roles including Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP). Money Laundering Compliance Officer (MLCO), Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and FCA Compliance Officer Role purpose The role of the Senior In-House Lawyer is to be a trusted adviser to the business, providing high quality, proactive business-focused support and solutions to colleagues on a variety of regulatory, compliance and professional conduct issues. It requires an individual with the ability to develop strong working relationships in order to lead, and participate in strategic projects as well as handling day-to-day queries from stakeholders of all levels, including the Board and Board sub-committees. The role also includes some team management responsibilities. Role and responsibilities providing clear, proactive advice and support and creative, business-focussed solutions to key stakeholders being a trusted advisor and providing expertise on a wide range of regulatory issues, with a particular focus on compliance with A&O’s global policies and the SRA Standards and Regulations, practising rights, business mobility, global professional ethics and conduct, and AML requirements advising the Board and Risk Committee on key regulatory developments and challenges and how to meet them leading and participating in multi-jurisdictional regulatory projects within agreed timescales maintaining awareness of, and communicating regulatory developments to colleagues and key stakeholders as appropriate conducting and reporting on investigations relating to matters of professional conduct developing know-how, strategic direction and effective working practices for the Team and the wider firm working collaboratively with other teams within the risk function in order to provide a seamless service to colleagues legal research, drafting, reviewing and amending documentation, especially policies relating to compliance and ethics supervision of junior colleagues while providing them with freedom and flexibility to made decisions and take ownership actively promoting an ethical, inclusive and diverse working environment Who we are looking for qualified solicitor (preferably E&W) with a minimum of 6 years’ PQE in regulatory law previous experience of multi-jurisdictional risk management and compliance in an international law firm, or similar profession operating through complex legal structures strong technical knowledge of legal and regulatory frameworks, particularly in relation to SRA requirements strong analytical, research and presentation skills a clear business-focus with an ability to foster strong working relationships with stakeholders of all levels confident communicator with proven ability to influence others and be a trusted advisor a self-motivator with desire and ability to set strategic direction and operational activities for the Team creative, persistent and resourceful in overcoming obstacles to meet conflicting deadlines and maintain quality collaborative team player, willing and able to lead by example expertise in providing training in person and developing courses for global dissemination through various delivery channels