General Counsel

5 days ago


London, United Kingdom Career Legal Full time

Role: General Counsel & Head of Risk

Contract: Permanent

**Salary**: Up to £150,000pa

Location: London

My client, a boutique law firm, is looking for a Senior Compliance professional to join them on a permanent basis as their General Counsel & Head of Risk.

This is a great opportunity for someone to act as the focal point for the firms compliance standard and culture, ensuring best practice and adherence to their compliance policies and procedures. As the successful General Counsel & Head of Risk, you’ll beresponsible but not limited to the following:

- Implementing and delivering the firm’s compliance framework
- Supporting the MLRO and Risk Committee with all compliance matters
- Owning and monitoring the Business Acceptance Unit function
- Investigating breaches of all regulations and reports
- Ensuring preparation of monthly reports for the relevant officers
- Supporting the Finance Director and HR Manager with processing any Data Subject Access Requests
- Planning and delivering regular training on Risk & AML for new joiners.
- Ideally a Qualified Solicitor
- Previous compliance in Risk & Compliance (at a senior level)
- Previous law firm experience
- IT literate (in order to streamline processes and procedures)
- Ability to work under pressure and resilient in the face of resistance

This position offers a great competitive salary, as well as a range of benefits upon completing probation.


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