Head of Legal & Compliance

Kennedy Pearce Consulting; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 145,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the City of London is seeking a Head of Legal & Compliance to oversee regulatory and legal matters. The role requires managing a team and analyzing the impact of new regulations. Candidates should have a minimum of 8 years' experience, ideally from a retail or commercial banking background. Salary ranges from £145,000 to £150,000 per annum plus bonus and benefits. This position offers a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years' experience, ideally from a retail or commercial banking background.

Responsibilities

• Head up the Legal & Compliance department with regulatory and legal oversight.
• Manage a team.
• Analyse the commercial impact of new regulations.
• Update policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain the Compliance Monitoring Programme.
• Review legal contracts and agreements.
• Provide advice and guidance to internal stakeholders and external counsel.

Job description

Overview

Posted 30 September 2025 Salary £145000 - £150000 per annum + bonus, benefits, hybrid working. Location City of London. Job type Permanent. Discipline Risk & Compliance. Reference ML200_1759217027

Responsibilities

• Head up the Legal & Compliance department with regulatory and legal oversight.
• Manage a team.
• Analyse the commercial impact of new regulations.
• Update policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain the Compliance Monitoring Programme.
• Review legal contracts and agreements.
• Provide advice and guidance to internal stakeholders and external counsel.

Attributes & Experience

• Minimum of 8 years' experience, ideally from a retail or commercial banking background.