• •EXCLUSIVE ROLE • • Head of Compliance - Leading London Firm - Real Estate knowledge ideal

Segal Placements; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Central London is seeking a Chief Compliance Officer due to the forthcoming departure of the current officer. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in risk and compliance within a law firm and could ideally be a solicitor with a minimum of 8PQE. This non-fee-earning position offers a six-figure salary and requires excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills. Interested individuals with immediate availability are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior compliance role within a law firm.
• Ability to build trust and confidence at all levels.
• In-depth knowledge of UK property law and conveyancing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Guide compliance strategies and implementations within the firm.
• Oversee the application of regulatory compliance and AML policies.
• Provide clear practical guidance and precedents.

Skills

Senior risk and compliance experience

Understanding of SRA Standards and Regulations

AML legislation knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Education

Solicitor qualified to practice in England & Wales (minimum 8PQE)

Job description

Job Details

Segal Placements is working with a high‑flying and profitable Central London law firm who are keen to receive applications for a Chief Compliance Officer position due to the imminent departure of the individual who currently occupies that position. Individuals who can start immediately would be particularly welcome. A full job specification is currently being prepared which will be disclosed to suitable candidates; suffice to say that the successful candidate will at the very least satisfy the following 2 criteria :

• Ideally but not essentially, a solicitor qualified to practice in England & Wales (minimum 8PQE) or else with other suitable qualifications.
• An individual who has previously served as or is currently serving in a SENIOR Compliance role either for a law firm (preferable) or else in‑house but previously within a law firm or else has an exceptional experience of Regulatory and AML matters as they apply to private practice.

Exposure to certain areas of law / practice areas would be advantageous and these can be discussed in due course. Due to the seniority of this role, although it is a non‑fee‑earning position, our client understands that a six‑figure salary is appropriate.

Skills required

• Significant experience in a senior risk and compliance role within a law firm.
• Legal qualification desirable, but not essential.
• (Ideally) In‑depth knowledge of UK property law, conveyancing procedures, and associated regulatory frameworks would be an advantage.
• Expert understanding of the SRA Standards and Regulations and AML legislation and best practices.
• Excellent technical and analytical skills and ability to focus on detail as well as the larger picture.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to build trust and confidence across all levels of seniority within the firm.
• Ability to write clear, accurate and practical guidance and precedents.
• Strategic thinker with commercial awareness.
• Excellent leadership skills and a willingness to take responsibility and ownership of issues and problems.

For further information on this role please call us on 2023 930 1003 or email our director on