Senior Risk Lawyer / Head of Compliance – 6 monthsFTC

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international law firm in London is seeking a Senior Risk Lawyer / Head of Compliance for a 6-month FTC. This role involves leading compliance strategy, overseeing risk management frameworks, and providing legal guidance on financial crime and ethics. The ideal candidate is a qualified lawyer with significant experience in compliance within a legal context, ready to influence and shape compliance excellence across global operations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Risk Management

Compliance

Legal Guidance

Leadership

Financial Crime Knowledge

Data Protection Laws

Education

Qualified Lawyer

Job description

Senior Risk Lawyer / Head of Compliance – 6 months FTC, London

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and shape compliance strategy at a prestigious international law firm in London.

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.

Step into a high-impact role where your expertise will shape compliance strategy in a dynamic legal environment.