Head of Risk & Compliance

Larbey Evans; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary

Attractive benefits package

Hybrid working (3 days in office / 2–0

City of London / Liverpool Street

Job summary

Larbey Evans, a prestigious US law firm with offices near Liverpool Street, seeks a Head of Risk & Compliance to support the UK and Europe. The role oversees regulatory compliance, risk management, policy development, and regulator engagement to uphold governance standards.

You will lead the UK/European risk and compliance function, develop policies, and train staff while coordinating with regulators and internal stakeholders. Hybrid work is offered in a high-profile environment in London.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a similar/compliance role within a law firm.
• Strong knowledge of SRA Standards & Regulations, AML, data protection.
• Judgement balancing commercial and compliance risk.
• Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.
• Proficient IT skills and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the UK and European risk and compliance function, supporting COLP, COFA, MLRO and DPO.
• Develop and enhance compliance policies, procedures, and risk management framework.
• Liaise with regulators; manage investigations, data requests and regulatory inquiries.
• Monitor regulatory developments; provide expert compliance advice and governance alignment.
• Conduct audits and risk assessments; drive improvements and best practices across the firm.
• Design and deliver training to attorneys and staff on compliance.
• Oversee investigation and reporting of breaches and client complaints.
• Advise on AML, GDPR, SRA Standards & Regulations, conflicts, anti-bribery, and due diligence.
• Benchmark compliance framework against market best practice; maintain key docs.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Risk management

Discretion

IT literacy

Job description

Head of Risk & Compliance

This prestigious US law firm housed in stylish new offices near Liverpool Street is seeking a new Head of Risk & Compliance to support the UK and European compliance function. This high-profile role with oversee regulatory compliance, risk management, policy development, training and engagement with regulators, ensuring the firm maintains the highest standards of governance and compliance.

What’s On Offer:

• Generous salary
• Attractive benefits package
• Hyrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)
• City of London / Liverpool Street

Head of Risk & Compliance – What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead the day-to-day management of the firm's UK and European risk and compliance function, supporting the COLP, COFA, MLRO and DPO
• Develop, implement and continually enhance the firm's compliance policies, procedures, systems and risk management framework
• Act as the primary liaison with regulators, managing investigations, information requests, data protection matters and other regulatory enquiries
• Monitor regulatory developments, provide expert compliance advice, and ensure the firm remains aligned with legal and regulatory requirements
• Conduct compliance audits and risk assessments, identifying areas for improvement and driving best practice across the firm
• Design and deliver training to attorneys and business services staff, fostering a strong culture of compliance
• Oversee the investigation and reporting of compliance breaches and client complaints, ensuring appropriate regulatory reporting where required
• Advise on key compliance areas including AML, GDPR, SRA Standards & Regulations, conflicts, anti-bribery and client due diligence
• Benchmark the firm's compliance framework against market best practice and maintain key compliance documentation, including the London office engagement letter

Head of Risk & Compliance – What We’re Looking For:

• Extensive experience in a similar / compliance role within a law firm is essential
• Good knowledge of SRA Standards and Regulations, AML rules and procedures, data protection legislation, KYC processes
• Judgement to balance commercial and compliance risks to achieve positive outcomes
• Ability to deal with confidential matters with discretion and tact
• Good IT skills and computer literacy are essential