Join Davies’ General Counsel and Risk Management team as a Risk Management Counsel on a 12-month full-time contract. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in a large law firm setting. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will support internal risk management and legal affairs, advising on a variety of internal risk, legal and compliance issues.
Key responsibilities include reviewing outside counsel guidelines, evaluating and offering insights on commercial and non-disclosure agreements, participating in privacy compliance projects, conducting lateral conflict checks, assisting with ethical wall resolution of staffing conflicts, training lawyers and staff on risk management and compliance matters, contributing to risk management policies and initiatives, implementing information governance and retention strategies and responding to non-IT sections of client questionnaires.
Candidates should be strategic thinkers with strong legal knowledge, excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
To apply, please send your resume, cover letter and academic transcripts, in complete confidence, to recruitment@dwpv.com. Please quote reference number Law-048 in the subject line.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP is committed to providing a work environment that is diverse, inclusive and accessible to applicants and firm members with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know

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