Law Firm Risk & Compliance Director
Location: Glasgow (preferred) or Edinburgh
Salary: £70,000 to £90,000 + Benefits
Take the Lead in Risk, Compliance & Regulatory Excellence.
Are you an experienced Risk & Compliance professional ready to take on a senior leadership role with a leading UK law firm?
Our client, a well-established and highly respected law firm, is seeking an accomplished Risk & Compliance Director to lead its compliance function, shape regulatory strategy and ensure the highest standards of governance across the business.
This is an excellent opportunity to make a genuine impact at senior management level, working closely with the firm's leadership team to strengthen compliance frameworks, manage regulatory risk and promote a culture of accountability.
The Role
As Risk & Compliance Director, you will take overall responsibility for the firm's regulatory compliance strategy, with particular emphasis on its FCA-regulated activities.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading and developing the firm's risk, compliance and regulatory frameworks.
Holding the SMF16 (Compliance Oversight) function and supporting the firm's Money Laundering Reporting Officer (SMF17).
Acting as the principal point of contact with the FCA, overseeing regulatory reporting and compliance obligations.
Ensuring adherence to FCA regulations, Consumer Duty requirements and the Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SMCR).
Working alongside senior partners and key stakeholders to manage regulatory risks and maintain robust governance.
Leading and developing the compliance team, ensuring effective policies, controls and training programmes.
Supporting compliance with relevant legal regulatory requi...
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