Head of Compliance Counsel - FTSE 100

Graff Search; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model (2–3 days in London)

Job summary

A leading international retail organization in London is seeking a seasoned Head of Compliance Counsel. This permanent position involves a strategic role with managerial responsibilities for a small team. Candidates should have demonstrable experience in Compliance, strong analytical skills, and a proven capability to influence stakeholders at all levels. The role offers a hybrid working model, with the opportunity to shape compliance behaviors and drive regulatory change within the organization.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in Compliance and Ethics across a UK-based retail or consumer organisation.
• Proven background in influencing effectively at executive and board levels.
• Experience working across multiple jurisdictions.
• Proven ability to influence and communicate with executives and boards.
• Excellent analytical skills, integrity and relationship-building across levels.
• Experience working across multiple jurisdictions and cultures.
• Proven ability to drive regulatory change in a fast-paced, international organisation.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor in compliance, risk, and governance matters.
• Drive regulatory change and high standards within the organisation.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders globally.
• Manage and mentor a small UK/Europe-based compliance team.

Skills

Compliance and Ethics

Governance

Risk Management

Investigations

Controls

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Cross-jurisdiction experience

Change management

Education

Legally Qualified in the UK or EU

Job description

International Head of Compliance Counsel - Leading FTSE 100 Organisation, London

The Opportunity

Graff Search is delighted to partner with this International Retail & Consumer Organisation (non Financial Services) in London to search for a seasoned Head of Compliance Counsel / Lawyer.

This is a permanent appointment, based in their London operation, reporting to the Global Chief Compliance Counsel (CCO) & Data Privacy Officer (DPO) for the firm.

This is a hands on, strategic role, but also hold managerial responsibility for a small team of Compliance professionals based in the UK and Europe.

This is a business facing role where you'll be expected to work closely with senior stakeholders within the business, some of which are overseas and influence / shape the functions culture of integrity.

Act as a trusted advisor across all areas of the organisation and drive a broad range of compliance behaviour on controls, risk and compliance / governance matters. Inform relevant stakeholders as to the impact of new regulations related to Compliance and implement / influence change to achieve successful outcomes and high standards.

The firm offer a hybrid working model of 2 to 3 days in their central London office and suit a business facing Compliance / Regulatory Lawyer / Leader looking for a broad, hands on Compliance role. Experience of Management is a nice to have, but not essential, as this is something that can be supported throughout your employment with the firm.

About You

• Demonstrable experience in Compliance and Ethics, Governance, Risk Management, Investigations and Controls affecting a leading Retail / Consumer UK-based organisation.
• Legally Qualified in the UK or EU or similar.
• Good working knowledge of Compliance and international regulatory frameworks
• Proven background in influencing and communicating effectively at all levels, including executive and board.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with personal integrity.
• Experience of building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience of working across multiple jurisdictions / countries / geographies / cultures.
• Demonstrable experience of cutting through ambiguity and complexity and drive regulatory change across a fast-paced international organisation.

For further information, please contact Stuart Vines at Graff Search on: [e-mail] or use the Apply option.