Senior Risk and Compliance Manager

Senior Risk and Compliance Manager

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• Job added:   29 October 2026
• Salary:   £80000 - £95000/annum
• Location:   London
• County:   London
• Job Type:   Contract
• Reference:   225779532

• Company:   CV-Library

Our client, a highly regarded London law firm, is seeking an experienced Senior Risk & Compliance Manager to join its established Risk & Compliance team on a six-month fixed-term contract.

The Firm

Our client is a prestigious London law firm with an excellent reputation for advising individuals, businesses and international organisations on complex and high-profile matters. The firm offers a collaborative and supportive working environment, with a strong emphasis on professional development, innovation and delivering exceptional client service.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Risk & Compliance Manager to work closely with the Director of Risk & Compliance, taking ownership of key strategic projects across the firm. The initial focus will be supporting the firm's international expansion, developing regulatory and governance frameworks and establishing practical processes to support overseas operations.

Key responsibilities will include:

Leading strategic Risk & Compliance projects from initial planning through to implementation and delivery
Supporting the firm's international expansion, including establishing appropriate regulatory, licensing and governance arrangements for overseas operations
Developing and implementing international risk and compliance frameworks, policies and procedures
Identifying regulatory, operational and governance requirements across multiple jurisdictions
Creating practical processes, documentation and guidance to support future international growth
Working closely with senior stakeholders, internal teams and external advisers
Providing guidance on key compliance matters, including AML, sanctions, data governance and operational risk
Monitoring project progress, identifying potential risks and providing recommendations to senior management
Reviewing existing compliance arrangements and identifying opportunities to strengthen processes and controls
Supporting the wider Risk & Compliance functionRequirements

Significant experience in a senior Risk & Compliance, regulatory or governance position, ideally within a law firm or regulated professional services environment
Knowledge of the SRA regulatory framework would be advantageousVacancy Highlights

Competitive salary
Hybrid (2 days in office)
Opportunity to lead strategic international projects
Collaborative and supportive working environmentTo be considered for this opportunity, please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.

Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK

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