Our client is one of the major multi-disciplinary firms in London’s West End, led by its real estate practice but providing a full range of legal advice to its clients. The firm has been proud to represent many of the leading names in the UK real estate and finance space and have established a reputation for innovative problem solving and commerciality.
The firm is seeking to hire a Risk & Compliance Director to support the partners who hold the COLP, MLRO and MLCO roles. The Risk & Compliance Director will lead the firm’s risk management and regulatory compliance strategy. This includes oversight of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance, ensuring the firm meets its obligations under the Money Laundering Regulations and related legislation. The role is critical in safeguarding the firm’s reputation and ensuring ethical, compliant practice across all legal departments.
We are seeking an individual with a significant experience working in a law firm risk and compliance department. Ideally you will have worked in a firm that also has a real estate focus and have an understanding of the conveyancing process, although this is not a prerequisite. You must have in depth working knowledge of the UK legal sector including SRA regulation. This is a wide-ranging role and will require advising on financial crime, maintain risk registers, ensuring compliance with the SRA, liaising with insurers and handle business acceptance.
If you are a self-starter who is enjoys taking responsibility and having autonomy this could be the role for you. You must be confident working alongside the firm’s partners and senior leadership team and be able to build trust and credibility.
To find out more about this opportunity please apply or get in touch with Michelle Corneby, michelle@cyan.partners