Role summary
You will join the Risk and Compliance team, supporting the firm in managing regulatory, compliance and professional risks across CMS. The role involves working closely with colleagues across the business to provide practical guidance, respond to queries and support risk-related processes.
This is an opportunity to contribute to how risk is managed across a large, international organisation, while developing your experience in a collaborative and supportive team environment.
About CMS
CMS is a Future Facing organisation of independent law firms. We combine local insight with a broader, international perspective to help clients respond to change and plan ahead.
We focus on building strong relationships with our clients and colleagues. Our teams work together to deliver clear, business-focused advice, supported by a culture that values collaboration, inclusion and professional responsibility.
What you’ll do
In this role, you will:
- Respond to queries from the Risk team inbox, supporting colleagues across the firm
- Provide guidance on the application of the SRA Code of Conduct
- Support colleagues on compliance topics such as confidentiality, outside interests, share dealing and anti-bribery and corruption
- Assist with documentation including auditor requests, supplier agreements and secondment arrangements
- Advise on engagement letters and terms of business, including key provisions such as conflicts, confidentiality and limitation of liability
- Review and advise on client terms, working with Contract Lawyers where needed
- Deliver training on risk and compliance topics to support understanding of firm policies and responsibilities
- Contribute to risk assessments, audits and internal investigations
- Support data protection matters, including data breaches and subject access requests
- Review client file requests in line with firm processes
- Maintain and improve team processes, systems and guidance
- Act as a point of contact for regulatory queries from teams including Conflicts, AML and Matter Administration
- Support the resolution of conflicts issues in collaboration with the Conflicts team
- Provide input on risk considerations when new business is being reviewed
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments and support updates to policies and procedures
- Contribute to wider risk projects led by senior members of the team
What you’ll bring
We’re looking for someone who can build effective working relationships and apply sound judgement in a professional environment. You’ll bring:
- Experience working in a legal or professional services environment
- Experience in compliance or professional practice regulation
- An understanding of the SRA Code of Conduct
- Strong research and analytical skills
- The ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
- A clear and structured approach to problem solving
- Confidence in communicating with a range of stakeholders
- Organisation and time management skills
Experience delivering training or supporting data protection or contract review work would be useful but is not essential.
What we offer
We will support your development and provide opportunities to build your experience within risk and compliance. You will work as part of a team that shares knowledge and collaborates across the firm to manage risk effectively.
What’s in it for you?
We want to reward you today and help you plan for tomorrow. We appreciate that everyone is different, therefore we have designed a benefits system that offers choice and flexibility based on individual needs and lifestyles. To name a few, these include:
Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)
Flexible, hybrid working policy
Generous bonus scheme
Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)
Holiday exchange scheme
Private medical insurance
Enhanced parental leave
Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
If you would like to read more information regarding our range of benefits, please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website.
Please note that we have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.
