At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead compliance and risk functions, ensuring operational excellence and strategic development.
- Company: A leading global law firm with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Highly competitive salary, benefits package, and hybrid working arrangements.
- Other info: Immediate applications welcome for a fast-tracked interview process.
- Why this job: Shape the future of compliance in a dynamic legal environment.
- Qualifications: Qualified lawyer with significant experience in conflicts and compliance.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 80000 £ per year.
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading global law firm, to assist them in their search for a new Conflicts & AML Director. This is a permanent role in their London office, to work as part of their highly collaborative global team, whereby the successful applicant will be responsible for leading and shaping the firm’s approach to their risk and compliance function across the UK and EU.
Responsibilities will include:
- Leading the Conflicts, AML and New Business function.
- Setting team strategy, priorities, and standards.
- Driving continuous improvement and operational excellence across the function.
- Advising on SRA and ABA conflicts rules, confidentiality obligations, and professional responsibility.
- Advising on business acceptance matters, conflicts rules on complex cross-border matters, and waivers and engagement strategies.
- Leading conflicts matter resolutions.
- Providing guidance on engagement terms, guidelines, and amendments.
- Facilitating practical solutions to technical conflict and broader business acceptance issues.
- Building relationships and providing authoritative guidance to Partners.
- Acting as a business-enabling adviser, leading discussions, and managing disagreements between offices.
- Representing the UK/EU conflicts function in discussions.
- Overseeing AML, sanctions, and CDD frameworks.
- Owning relevant policies and procedures.
- Ensuring compliance with regulations; monitoring regulatory developments and policy procedures.
- Leading and developing the team ensuring a culture of excellence and collaboration.
- Delivering and overseeing training programmes and technical development activities.
- Maintaining and developing knowledge resources, guides, and platforms.
The firm are offering a highly competitive salary & benefits package, and hybrid working arrangements are in place. Suitable candidates will be a qualified lawyer and have gained significant experience leading a team related to conflicts, risk, compliance and new business intake within a US or international law firm. We are seeking applicants with exceptional knowledge of SRA and ABA conflicts rules, experience developing policies and frameworks, and familiarity with compliance screening resources. Demonstrated experience with advisory tasks and the ability to resolve complex conflicts and business acceptance issues is crucial to the role.
Please do not delay in applying; applications are being welcomed now, for immediate review, in order for the interview process to commence asap. Successful applicants will be contacted by US Law Support and provided with full details.
Director of Compliance in London employer: US Law Support
As a leading global law firm, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to excel in their roles. Located in the heart of London, we offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and flexible hybrid working arrangements, ensuring our team members can achieve a healthy work-life balance while pursuing professional growth through continuous training and development opportunities. Join us to be part of a dynamic environment where your expertise in compliance and risk management will be valued and where you can make a meaningful impact across the UK and EU.
