At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead compliance efforts and manage conflicts of interest in a global law firm.
- Company: Prominent international commercial law firm based in London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a supportive and collaborative team.
- Why this job: Join a strategic role and make a real impact on global compliance.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor or barrister with legal compliance experience.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
We are working with a prominent international commercial law firm to hire a Head of Business Acceptance in London. In this role, you will report directly to the Director of Risk and hold primary responsibility for the firm's conflicts of interest and anti-money laundering frameworks across multiple jurisdictions.
The firm is looking for a qualified solicitor, barrister, or experienced risk professional with a university degree and a solid background in legal compliance within an international law firm environment. They are looking for candidates with the ability to manage complex legal and commercial conflicts of interest while balancing the competing needs of international partners. You should be a calm, professional leader who approaches challenges logically and can deliver pragmatic, commercial solutions under pressure.
Key responsibilities include:
- Maintaining overall day-to-day operational responsibility for the firm's global business acceptance function and acting as a primary escalation point for the team.
- Serving as the deputy MLRO, which includes assessing internal disclosures, drafting external Suspicious Activity Reports, and supporting the MLRO through regulatory audits.
- Overseeing the Business Acceptance Manager to ensure fair workload allocation, capacity management, and team development.
- Acting as the firm’s Anti-Bribery and Corruption Officer, managing the gifts and hospitality register, and advising partners on bribery risks.
- Supervising the preparation of documentation for the annual AML risk assessment and the independent AML audit.
- Collaborating with other heads of business services to share knowledge, drive operational efficiency, and deliver firm-wide risk training.
If you are a resilient compliance leader ready to step into a strategic global role, we invite you to take the next step.
Business Compliance in London employer: AJ FOX COMPLIANCE
As a leading international commercial law firm based in London, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that prioritises professional growth and collaboration. Our employees benefit from comprehensive training programmes, competitive remuneration, and the opportunity to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the legal field, all while contributing to meaningful compliance initiatives that shape the future of our global operations.
