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Head Risk Compliance

2 months ago

UK, UK, United Kingdom Ryder Reid Legal Full time

Are you a UK-qualified Senior Risk & Compliance professional looking to join a growing prestigious global law firm in London?



The role


Based in London, the Risk and Compliance Counsel’s primary responsibilities will be to support the London office Money Laundering Risk Officer, Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Compliance Officer for Legal Practice, and the Firm’s global Compliance Officer across two main areas:


- The further development, management, and oversight of procedures, standards, and controls that are required or expected by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) with respect to Anti-Money Laundering (AML), among other areas.


- The supervision and management of the London compliance team, which maintains the offices and Firm’s practices and promotes compliance with the Firm's AML, Counter Terrorist financing (CTF), and Client Due Diligence (CDD) policies, controls, and procedures in London.



The Risk & Compliance Counsel will ensure that the onboarding of new clients and matters complies with the Firm’s internal AML/CTF, CDD, and screening policies for trade sanctions, politically exposed persons (PEPs), adverse media, etc.


The Risk & Compliance Counsel will provide AML/CTF legal and regulatory interpretation and advice in the context of prospective new client and new matter intake, especially in relation to clients and matters identified to carry enhanced risk, and, if possible, with respect to trade sanctions / export control laws and policies.



Requirements and Experience


  • Ability to work independently and strategically, while also being a team player; strong leadership and team management skills.
  • English-qualified lawyer who is experienced in AML/CTF (and ideally sanctions) and has a minimum of three (3) years of experience working either at a senior level within a global law firm on U.K. AML/CTF and sanctions compliance, with direct reporting into an MLRO/Deputy MLRO preferable, or for the SRA in a law firm audit or similar capacity.
  • Strong understanding and working knowledge of legal and regulatory obligations in England, including the Money Laundering Regulations, POCA, and the SRA Standards and Regulations.
  • Ability to identify, resolve, and communicate regarding issues concisely and in a timely and effective manner.