Senior Regulatory In-House Lawyer EMEA

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Regulatory In‑House Lawyer to join Reed Smith’s EMEA legal team. The role is ideal for a lawyer from a large law firm or a corporate compliance background who wants to provide strategic legal advice on regulatory, compliance and professional conduct matters across the region.

Key responsibilities

• Advise senior stakeholders on legal, regulatory and ethical standards applicable to the firm and its employees.
• Handle claims, complaints and conduct investigations, providing guidance on potential conduct issues.
• Design, implement and maintain compliance systems, procedures and global risk‑management policies.
• Lead global risk‑management projects and advise on commercial contract risks.
• Develop and deliver training in partnership with the Learning & Development team.
• Promote an ethical, inclusive and diverse working environment.

Required profile

• Qualified in England and Wales.
• Minimum 7 years post‑qualification experience, preferably in an international law firm or a comparable compliance role.
• Strong technical knowledge of legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, research and presentation abilities.

Required skills

• Expertise in regulatory and compliance law.
• Experience with financial crime, employment law, commercial litigation, data and technology, or investigations.