Director, Security — High-Stakes Global Risk & Strategy

Schillings; Greater London; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Schillings in London seeks a Director of Security to lead high-stakes security engagements for international private and corporate clients. You will drive business development, scope complex mandates, and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams across the firm and partners.

The role requires strong strategic thinking, deep geopolitical insight, and exceptional communication skills to guide senior clients and protect reputations in dynamic environments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience with private clients and high-profile individuals.
• Military or government background in delivering complex assignments in high-stakes environments.
• Interest in geopolitics and global issues affecting reputation, privacy and security.
• Experience gathering or utilising intelligence is a plus.
• Ability to make risk-managed geopolitical assessments.
• Strategic problem solver with a commercial outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, market, sell and deliver security projects (physical and digital) with cross‑firm collaboration.
• Win new business for security‑focused mandates across Schillings services.
• Scope client needs, match mandates and secure approvals and fees.
• Develop client solutions through R&D and new frameworks and services.
• Manage client relationships and expectations, offering timely strategic advice.
• Meet targets for chargeable hours, billing and cash collection.
• Represent Schillings at international events and conferences.
• Contribute to leadership development and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Mentor and share best practices with fee-earners across the firm.

Skills

10+ years exp

Geopolitics

Risk assessment

Strategic thinking

Client leadership

Communication

Project mgmt

Job description

Schillings in London seeks a Director of Security to lead high-stakes security engagements for international private and corporate clients. You will drive business development, scope complex mandates, and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams across the firm and partners.

The role requires strong strategic thinking, deep geopolitical insight, and exceptional communication skills to guide senior clients and protect reputations in dynamic environments.