Risk & Compliance Officer
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Job Summary
Arthur Cox LLP is one of Irelands leading law firms. We are an all-island firm with offices in Dublin and Belfast. We also have offices in London New York and San Francisco. Our practice encompasses all aspects of corporate and business law.
With 600 legal staff and a total headcount of nearly 900 we provide a comprehensive service to an international client base ranging from multinational organisations banks and financial institutions and established global leaders to government agencies and new players in emerging industry sectors.
Our story has been defined by our progressive outlook. For over 100 years we have led the way in the legal field in Ireland. For our clients we work to deliver the best service and support. With an independent entrepreneurial spirit of innovation leading the way.
Background to the role:
The role sits within the Firms Risk & Compliance department which aims to mitigate risks and facilitate the business in maintaining compliance with relevant laws regulations and client requirements. The Risk & Compliance department plays a critical role in safeguarding the Firms reputational brand and works right across the Firm and partnership to ensure we have the right framework and culture in place to protect against legal regulatory and operational risks.
Location: Dublin Ireland
Working model: Hybrid Permanent
Department: Risk & Compliance
Reports to: Head of Risk & Compliance
Working model: Hybrid Permanent
Department: Risk & Compliance
Reports to: Head of Risk & Compliance
Overview of the role:
As Risk & Compliance Officer in a corporate law firm you will assist with all aspects of risk management and maintaining compliance with regulatory obligations. You will work closely with the risk & compliance team and with legal and business support services to ensure both internal and client-facing operations meet regulatory standards. The role is an essential part of protecting the firms reputation upholding professional standards and supporting the integrity of the firms compliance processes.
Key Responsibilities
Compliance & Regulatory Oversight:
- Assist with completion of client due diligence and assurance questionnaires.
- Contribute to vendor and thirdparty risk management including vendor security assessments audits and ongoing monitoring.
- Support ISO 27001 certification including internal and external audits maintaining documentation assisting with remediation plans and tracking corrective actions.
- Participate in security threat preparedness and incident response activities.
- Maintain the risk & compliance governance page on the firms intranet portal.
- Act as an internal point of contact for general risk & compliance queries.
- Ongoing regulatory horizon scanning with particular focus on developments in data protection AI regulation and information security.
Policy Procedures & Controls:
- Responsibility for firmwide policy management including drafting reviewing maintaining and updating Risk & Compliance policies and procedure.
- Contribute to policy compliance training initiatives across the firm.
- Ensure policies remain aligned with new and evolving regulation and best practice.
Data Protection:
- Assist with Data Protection governance including endtoend management of Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and Data Deletion Requests.
- Maintain and update internal data protection policies and procedures.
- Review client and vendor data processing agreements (DPAs) privacy notices and data protection contractual clauses.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
- Relevant 3rd level qualification in corporate law data protection or related field.
- Minimum 2-3 years experience in a risk compliance or regulatory role ideally within a corporate law firm professional services or large corporate environment.
- Professional certification (e.g. CIPP/E CIPM) is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks including GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
Key Competencies:
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders.
- Sound judgement and ability to deal with sensitive issues discreetly.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and discretionary bonus structure
- 25 days annual leave
- Leading hybrid working policy
- Immediate pension scheme
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- TaxSaver and Bike to Work scheme
- Full gym and wellness programme
- Professional development opportunities
- Wide-ranging opportunities for involvement in internal committees
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
About Company
Ireland’s leading corporate and business law firm with offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York, and San Francisco.
