Head of Legal Compliance

1 week ago

London, United Kingdom Career Legal Full time

Role: Head of Compliance (UK, Europe, USA)

Location: London, 2 days a week in the office

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £competitive


An international law firm based in the City are seeking a Head of Compliance to manage its compliance operations across the UK, Europe, and the USA.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Lead all compliance functions, focusing on Anti-Money Laundering (AML), regulatory requirements, sanctions, and risk management.
  • Ensure best practices are maintained across all offices, developing strategies to manage potential risks.
  • Provide advice on compliance matters to partners and staff, ensuring adherence to the firm’s policies.
  • Oversee compliance training and support internal teams, ensuring knowledge is up-to-date through regular sessions.
  • Act as a key contact for regulatory issues, supporting projects such as new office openings and large-scale lateral hires.

Requirements:


  • At least 8 years of experience in compliance, particularly AML and conflict management, ideally within an international law firm. Financial services experience is not appropriate for this role.
  • Strong knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements, including data protection, sanctions, and confidentiality.
  • Proven leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams.
  • A proactive approach, exceptional attention to detail, and strong communication skills.


If you're looking for the next step in your compliance career and want to join a firm with a strong international presence, apply today

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