Freshfields

Senior Risk and Compliance Lawyer

Freshfields  •  Hong Kong, HK (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
Apply
AI can make mistakes so check important info. Chat history is never stored.

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Risk & Compliance Lawyer to join our Legal Department’s Asia team. This is a senior role advising on business acceptance, legal, regulatory and commercial risk matters across the region, while supporting 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 enhance efficiency and service delivery.

About you

  • 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.
  • Strong analytical, drafting and communication skills, with a practical and commercially focused approach.
  • Collaborative team player with the ability to mentor others and contribute to continuous improvement.
  • Interest in legal operations, technology and innovation would be an advantage.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced lawyer to take on a visible regional role, working closely with colleagues across Asia and the global Legal Department to support high-quality, practical risk management.

Freshfields

About Freshfields

Freshfields is a global firm with over 280 years’ experience of anticipating change, setting new standards and shaping the future of law. In a complex world where new opportunities evolve quickly, we are a trusted, forward-thinking partner who can give clients the edge and help propel their ambitions.

At Freshfields we are steadfast champions of our clients—that’s why leading global companies turn to us when it matters most. We are proud to be recognised as a top-tier leader in the practice areas most important to clients around the world today.

We bring bold thinking, deep expertise and the latest capabilities to help clients make critical decisions, prepare for new opportunities, and tackle unprecedented matters. When opportunities stretch across borders, we connect clients with experts and advisors from across our global team.

We are deeply committed to making a positive impact for our clients, our communities and the people we serve, and we are transparent about our efforts to drive change.

---

Freshfields has offices in Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, China, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, the United States of America and Vietnam.

Industry
Legal & Compliance
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
1743
Social Media