Compliance Team Leader

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international law firm is seeking a Compliance Team Leader in Bristol. This leadership role involves overseeing compliance initiatives, managing a diverse team, and ensuring operational excellence in a highly regulated environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and a minimum of four years’ experience in AML and conflicts of interest.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years’ experience in conflicts of interest and AML within a law firm.
• Strong background in leadership and people development.
• Technical expertise in regulatory frameworks governing legal practice.

Responsibilities

• Managing and supervising team leaders and analysts.
• Overseeing work quality, workflow processes, and team development.
• Acting as a senior escalation point for complex conflicts and compliance issues.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Judgement

Communication

Job description

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We are working with a prestigious international law firm to hire a Compliance Team Leader in Bristol. In this role, you’ll take on a leadership position overseeing and supporting strategic compliance initiatives, driving improvements to processes, and managing a team across varying experience levels within a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

The firm is looking for someone with a minimum of four years’ experience in conflicts of interest and AML within a law firm, along with a strong background in leadership and people development. The successful candidate will have technical expertise in the regulatory frameworks governing legal practice and a proactive approach to risk management and operational excellence.

The responsibilities will include:

• Managing and supervising team leaders and analysts
• Overseeing work quality, workflow processes, service levels and team development
• Acting as a senior escalation point for complex conflicts and compliance issues
• Leading on improvements to conflicts clearance processes and training frameworks
• Supporting talent development through mentoring, coaching, and formal reviews
• Collaborating with stakeholders across compliance, legal teams and senior leadership
• Monitoring regulatory developments and contributing to policy updates
• Engaging in strategic initiatives, including business acceptance projects and lateral hires
• Representing the team in firm-wide meetings, partner onboarding, and governance presentations

They are looking for candidates with excellent communication skills, strong analytical judgement, and the ability to influence and lead within a highly regulated environment. A credible, collaborative approach and confidence in managing challenging conversations are also essential.

This is an exceptional opportunity to step into a key leadership role with high visibility and influence. If you’re ready to shape the future of risk and compliance within a dynamic legal environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more.

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