LarbeyEvans-Icon

Head of Risk & Compliance – Prestigious US Law Firm – Generous Salary – City of London

  • Job Type :

    Permanent

    Full-Time

  • Salary : Generous + Benefits

Head of Risk & Compliance

This prestigious US law firm housed in stylish new offices near Liverpool Street is seeking a new Head of Risk & Compliance to support the UK and European compliance function.  This high-profile role with oversee regulatory compliance, risk management, policy development, training and engagement with regulators, ensuring the firm maintains the highest standards of governance and compliance.

What’s On Offer:

  • Generous salary
  • Attractive benefits package
  • Hyrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)
  • City of London / Liverpool Street

Head of Risk & Compliance – What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Lead the day-to-day management of the firm’s UK and European risk and compliance function, supporting the COLP, COFA, MLRO and DPO
  • Develop, implement and continually enhance the firm’s compliance policies, procedures, systems and risk management framework
  • Act as the primary liaison with regulators, managing investigations, information requests, data protection matters and other regulatory enquiries
  • Monitor regulatory developments, provide expert compliance advice, and ensure the firm remains aligned with legal and regulatory requirements
  • Conduct compliance audits and risk assessments, identifying areas for improvement and driving best practice across the firm
  • Design and deliver training to attorneys and business services staff, fostering a strong culture of compliance
  • Oversee the investigation and reporting of compliance breaches and client complaints, ensuring appropriate regulatory reporting where required
  • Advise on key compliance areas including AML, GDPR, SRA Standards & Regulations, conflicts, anti-bribery and client due diligence
  • Benchmark the firm’s compliance framework against market best practice and maintain key compliance documentation, including the London office engagement letter

Head of Risk & Compliance – What We’re Looking For:

  • Extensive experience in a similar / compliance role within a law firm is essential
  • Good knowledge of SRA Standards and Regulations, AML rules and procedures, data protection legislation, KYC processes
  • Judgement to balance commercial and compliance risks to achieve positive outcomes
  • Ability to deal with confidential matters with discretion and tact
  • Good IT skills and computer literacy are essential

Damian Larbey

Director

dlarbey@larbeyevans.com020 7073 7812View My Profile

Apply for this Job

Application Form

  • Drop files here or
    Max. file size: 128 MB.