Associate

Senior Risk & Compliance Lawyer, Paris

  • LocationParis, France
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Experience3+ PQE
  • PracticeCompliance & Regulatory

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Senior-risk & compliance lawyer to join the Paris office of a leading international practice. The role combines responsibility for local risk & compliance oversight with in‑house legal support for the office, working closely with regional and global teams.

Key responsibilities include managing professional conduct and AML matters, coordinating data‑protection issues, delivering internal training, supporting client onboarding and audit queries, and drafting/reviewing engagement letters, NDAs and supplier or intra‑group agreements.

The post offers a pivotal role in a pan‑European risk & compliance team, opportunities for professional development, and a flexible hybrid working arrangement.

  • Admitted to practice in France (bar‑qualified).
  • At least 3 years' experience in risk & compliance within a law firm or similar professional services environment.
  • Experience with national and international regulatory frameworks; strong analytical and strategic skills.
  • Excellent communicator and team player; fluent in French and English (written and spoken).

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