Head of Compliance - Law Firm

A highly regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Head of Compliance to join its Risk & Compliance function in London.

This is a senior leadership role offering the opportunity to work closely with the Director of Compliance, helping shape and enhance the firm's governance, risk and compliance framework while leading a high-performing compliance team.

The Role

As Head of Compliance, you will:

• Lead, mentor and develop a talented compliance team.
• Oversee client and matter onboarding processes, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence.
• Act as a key escalation point for AML, CDD and source of funds queries.
• Drive strategic compliance and onboarding improvement projects.
• Support the development and implementation of compliance policies, procedures and controls.
• Deliver compliance training and awareness initiatives across the firm.
• Prepare management information and compliance reporting to support governance and decision-making.
• Build strong relationships with partners, stakeholders and external parties.

About You

You will have:

• Significant experience in risk and compliance.
• Experience managing a team.
• Strong AML, CDD and regulatory compliance knowledge.
• Experience gained within a law firm environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A commercial, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach.
• The ability to thrive in an evolving environment.
• A degree-level education; legal or compliance qualifications are advantageous but not essential.

Interested? Apply now, or send your CV through to [email protected]

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