Senior Risk Lawyer / Head of Compliance

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in London seeks a Senior Risk Lawyer / Head of Compliance to enhance its compliance function. The role involves overseeing compliance frameworks, providing strategic legal guidance, and collaborating with senior leadership. This position is ideal for a qualified lawyer with extensive experience in risk and compliance, regulatory knowledge, and proven leadership ability.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in risk & compliance within an international law firm.
• Strong knowledge of SRA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee risk management and compliance frameworks.
• Provide strategic legal guidance on professional standards and ethics.
• Collaborate with senior leadership for compliance excellence.

Skills

Legal guidance

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Leadership

Financial crime knowledge

Data protection laws

Education

Qualified lawyer

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Senior Risk Lawyer / Head of Compliance, london (city of london)

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london (city of london), United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

A leading international law firm based in London is seeking an experienced compliance professional with a strong legal background to head and enhance its well-established compliance function. The firm values innovative thinking and is eager to welcome fresh perspectives to strengthen and evolve its compliance framework.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee risk management and compliance frameworks, ensuring regulatory adherence
• Provide strategic legal guidance on professional standards, ethics, and financial crime
• Collaborate with senior leadership to drive compliance excellence across global operations

Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified lawyer with extensive experience in risk & compliance within an international law firm
• Strong knowledge of SRA regulations, financial crime and data protection laws
• Proven ability to lead and influence at a senior level