Job Description Head Of Compliance (Qualified Lawyer) \n Up to £100,000 dependent on experience Plus Bonus \n a qualified lawyer with some experience of legal compliance, governance or regulatory law, who is keen to move into a specialist compliance role and is (over time) happy to hone their expertise on the job. \n \n Whatever your background, we are looking for you to bring SRA experience to this role. \n You will be able to demonstrate some or all of the following depending on your background: \n \n An understanding of regulatory frameworks and governance \n Experience of designing or operating compliance frameworks, audit or risk programmes \n The ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders \n A commercial, pragmatic and solutions-focused mindset \n Confidence operating in a growing, evolving business environment \n The ability to communicate complex issues in a clear and accessible way \n Previous team leadership experience (beneficial but not essential). \n \n Why This Role? \n This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to lead and develop a compliance function within a business that is doing things differently. \n You will play a key role in: \n \n Embedding a strong compliance and risk culture \n Supporting the organisation through its next phase of growth \n Influencing the quality, governance and reputation of the wider business \n \n The successful candidate would have an office base within Yorkshire. The business operates a hybrid working model but there is also potential for the successful candidate to work remotely for the majority of the time, with more occasional office presence once they are properly embedded within the business. \n Haggerty Jaques is exclusively retained by the business and any agency or direct candidate applications or enquiries will be forwarded to Haggerty Jaques for consideration. \n Any references to PQE are provided purely as a guide and should not deter candidates with the relevant skills and experience from applying. \n Please note that Haggerty Jaques only advertises vacancies through established legal and professional recruitment channels. Vacancies appearing elsewhere may not be authorised and details may be inaccurate or out of date. To ensure your application reaches us, please apply via the method outlined in this advert. \n
Hiring: Head of Compliance | COLP employer: Haggerty Jaques
Haggerty Jaques is an exceptional employer for early-career lawyers seeking to develop their expertise in a supportive and dynamic in-house environment. With a focus on flexible hybrid working, competitive salaries, and a strong benefits package, employees can enjoy a healthy work-life balance while gaining exposure to a variety of legal matters alongside experienced colleagues. This role offers a unique opportunity to build a well-rounded career in law, making it an attractive choice for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the North East.
