Third Party Risk Manager - Legal Sector - Hybrid 2 days a week in office

Third-Party Risk Manager (TPRM) - Legal Sector

Our client, a leading global law firm, is seeking an experienced TPRM to join their team in a newly created role, to develop and implement a robust third party vendor risk management framework.

The successful TPRM will drive vendor due diligence, control management, and compliance across the global organisation, while working with cutting-edge TPRM technology platforms.

On joining the successful TPRM will be tasked with quickly understanding the current third party vendor environment, producing and reviewing responses to due diligence questionnaires, working with key stakeholders throughout the business in this greenfield project.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop & implement TPRM framework and technology platform
• Conduct vendor due diligence and ongoing compliance monitoring
• Ensure regulatory compliance and client obligation adherence
• Manage vendor onboarding incorporating ISO27001:2022 requirements
• Support audit responses and client Due Diligence Questionnaire submissions
• Deliver TPRM training and stakeholder guidance

Essential Requirements

• TPRM/vendor management experience in an enterprise organisation
• Contract review expertise including security schedules
• Advanced Excel proficiency and risk assessment capabilities
• Cloud service provider experience and TPRM software platforms
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Previous experience of working in the legal sector would be a big bonus

Ideal Candidate

• Self-motivated with attention to detail
• Collaborative team player in dispersed environment
• Decisive with strong presentation skills
• Experience in legal sector (beneficial)
• Thrives in greenfield environments

What you'll Gain

• Shape a brand new function in a growing organisation
• Work with cross-functional teams (InfoSec, Risk, Legal, Audit)
• Drive process innovation and framework development
• Professional growth in emerging TPRM field