General Counsel - Law Firm

Cyan Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyan Partners Limited is seeking a seasoned General Counsel to lead the Office of General Counsel, overseeing legal, risk and compliance for a growing global law firm.

Reporting to the Managing Partner, you will shape governance, act as COLP/MLRO/MLCO across jurisdictions and guide senior leadership on regulatory matters while scaling the function to match expansion plans.

Qualifications

• Experience as general counsel or deputy general counsel at a large UK or international law firm.
• Experience managing a substantial team.
• International experience is highly desirable.
• Must project presence and gravitas as a trusted advisor to the firm and senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Office of General Counsel across the firm.
• Support the Executive and Managing Partner with expanding offices in line with local regulations.
• Oversee COLP, MLRO and MLCO functions and equivalent roles across jurisdictions.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Governance

Job description

Our client is a Top 40 international law which has been enjoying impressive growth in revenue, headcount and international expansion in recent times; it has future plans to continue this trajectory.

We are working with the Managing Partner and the senior leadership team on the appointment of a new General Counsel to lead the legal, risk and compliance function. The GC well be a member of the Group Executive and the principal adviser to the group, the Board and the wider partnership on legal, governance, risk, compliance and reputational risks across all jurisdictions.

Reporting to the Managing Partner, you will lead and manage the Office of General Counsel and as the firm continues to grow, you will also support the Executive and the Managing Partner with identifying new offices and opening them up in accordance with all local legal and regulatory requirements.

As General Counsel you will also be the firm's COLP, MLRO and MLCO and have oversight of those holding equivalent roles in all jurisdictions in which the firm operates.

Our client is looking for someone who has previously been a general counsel or deputy general counsel, at a large UK or international law firm and has experience of managing a substantial team. International experience is also highly desirable. You must have the presence and gravitas to fulfil the role of trusted advisor to the firm and senior leaders and have the experience, personality and people skills needed to manage an established team and to work effectively with colleagues at all levels across the firm.

This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody to be at the helm of the OGC function of a leading firm and develop it further to support its growth and expansion.