Senior Risk Lawyer / Head of Compliance

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent international law firm in London is in search of a Senior Risk Lawyer / Head of Compliance to enhance their compliance function. The ideal candidate will possess extensive legal experience, particularly in risk management, compliance frameworks, and regulatory requirements, alongside proven leadership capabilities. This role presents an opportunity to influence compliance strategy and practice at a senior level within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in risk & compliance within an international law firm.
• Strong knowledge of SRA regulations and financial crime laws.
• Proven ability to lead and influence at a senior level.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Risk Management

Compliance Frameworks

Regulatory Adherence

Strategic Legal Guidance

Data Protection

Education

Qualified Lawyer

Job description

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Senior Risk Lawyer / Head of Compliance, London

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Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 26.06.2025

Expiry Date: 10.08.2025

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