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Freshfields

Senior Risk and Compliance Lawyer

Hong Kong

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Role family
Legal
Seniority
Senior
Country
HK
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
29 Sept 2026

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the posting

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.

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