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!
