Compliance Manager in London

Energy Jobline ZR; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in London is seeking a Compliance Manager to oversee financial crime compliance across Europe and Asia. The ideal candidate is a qualified lawyer with at least three years PQE, strong management experience, and a deep understanding of UK and EU financial crime regulations. This senior leadership role offers a significant opportunity for professional growth within a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with at least three years PQE.
• Experience in law firm compliance team or as a regulated practitioner.
• Strong knowledge of UK and EU financial crime regulations.
• Previous management experience and ability to lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the financial crime function and supporting the Risk and Compliance team.
• Advising on financial crime, sanctions, bribery, and related risk issues.
• Supporting the Assistant General Counsel in MLRO duties and wider compliance matters.
• Developing and delivering training programmes across multiple offices.
• Leading on audit preparation, risk assessments, and policy development.
• Line managing and developing the Risk and Compliance team.
• Providing regulatory and compliance advice under SRA and international rules.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Team management

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Overview

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Role

We are working with a leading international law firm to hire a Compliance Manager for Europe and Asia, based in London. In this role, you’ll lead on financial crime compliance across multiple jurisdictions, support a team of AML and compliance professionals, and provide high-level legal and regulatory advice to the firm’s international offices.

The firm is looking for a qualified lawyer with at least three years PQE, ideally gained within a law firm compliance team or as a earner with regulatory exposure. Previous management experience and strong knowledge of UK and EU financial crime regulations are essential.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the financial crime function and supporting the Risk and Compliance team
• Advising on financial crime, sanctions, bribery, and related risk issues
• Supporting the Assistant General Counsel in MLRO duties and wider compliance matters
• Developing and delivering training programmes across multiple offices
• Leading on audit preparation, risk assessments, and policy development
• Line managing and developing the Risk and Compliance team
• Providing regulatory and compliance advice under SRA and international rules

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with at least three years PQE
• Experience ideally gained within a law firm compliance team or as a regulated practitioner with regulatory exposure
• Strong knowledge of UK and EU financial crime regulations
• Previous management experience and ability to lead a team

The successful candidate will be a confident communicator and trusted advisor, capable of influencing at a senior level. You’ll bring strong leadership skills, excellent judgement, and the ability to manage competing priorities across a complex, international environment.

This is a senior leadership opportunity to join a highly regarded global firm that truly values collaboration, inclusivity and professional growth.

If you’re an experienced compliance professional ready to take on a broad, high-impact role within a world-class law firm, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more.

Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.