Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior risk and compliance lawyer (m/f/d) to join the A&O Shearman Paris office.

What you will do

As a Senior Risk & Compliance and In-House Lawyer, you will play a key role in managing a diverse range of internal matters for the Paris office, driven by statutory obligations. Your primary focus will be on professional conduct rules, anti-money-laundering compliance, and coordination of data protection matters. Additionally, you will provide In-House Legal support for the Paris office. Beyond assisting our Paris office, you will be welcomed into a top‑tier, pan‑European team of lawyers, offering both intellectual stimulation and meaningful opportunities for growth.

The role and responsibilities include:

Risk & Compliance

• Serve as the first point of contact for all risk and compliance matters in the Paris office.
• Collaborate with global, European, and local internal departments to discuss the latest developments and serve as the primary escalation point for legal guidance in Paris.
• Engage directly in operational tasks alongside the risk & compliance teams in the Firm’s European offices.
• Manage and coordinate Risk & Compliance requirements in the Paris office.
• Conduct internal training sessions.
• Interpret and implement legal requirements, ensuring compliance with the latest standards and identifying current and potential future risks.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and innovation of our processes and strategies.

In-House

• Prepare guidance and support to the local partnership.
• Draft and review engagement letters with local Avocats.
• Prepare and review NDAs.
• Respond to audit questionnaires from clients.
• Address client onboarding and compliance-related queries.
• Prepare statements on behalf of the Paris office.
• Draft and review agreements with suppliers and intra-group entities.

What you will have

• Bar-qualified lawyer (m/f/d) admitted to practice law in France.
• At least 3 years of experience in Risk & Compliance within a law firm or similar professional services environment.
• Experience with national and international legal frameworks.
• Strong analytical skills, strategic vision, and a high degree of responsibility.
• Excellent communication skills and a proven team player.
• Fluent in French and English, both spoken and written.

What we can offer you

• Our Culture: Become part of a committed pan-European team that values open communication, mutual support and offers interesting, varied, and challenging tasks in a collegial working atmosphere.
• Key Role: Take on a pivotal position in Risk & Compliance and In-House matters for the Paris office.
• Compensation and Benefits: We offer attractive salary and benefits package as well as long-term opportunities for professional development.
• Innovation and Ownership: Bring your ideas to the table and actively shape the future with us.
• Meaningful Challenges: Tackle highly relevant legal matters in a dynamic and stimulating environment.
• Professional Development: Benefit from comprehensive internal trainings and opportunities for career advancement.
• Flexible, Modern Work Environment: Enjoy the advantages of working in a large, forward-thinking law firm with state-of-the-art facilities. Benefit from predictable working hours and the possibility of hybrid working that permits up to two remote workdays per week.

A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.

We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world’s leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.

Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing.

What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.