Compliance Team Leader
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Emma Edwards
About the Role
We are working with an accomplished law firm to hire a Compliance Team Leader for their Risk and Compliance function in Scotland. In this role, you’ll take the lead in managing a team focused on business acceptance and ongoing monitoring, while also playing a key part in firm-wide compliance initiatives and projects.
The firm is looking for someone with several years’ experience in legal conflicts of interest and AML within a law firm environment, ideally with some supervisory or mentoring experience.
The responsibilities will include:
- Supervising compliance analysts on conflict checks, CDD, risk assessments and related functions
- Advising on AML, KYC and risk-related queries and procedures
- Interpreting regulations and internal policies to support risk-based decisions
- Managing performance, development, and supervision of team members
- Escalating complex or reputational issues with suggested solutions
- Collaborating with stakeholders across the firm to ensure firmwide compliance
- Supporting wider projects including policy updates, training, and internal communications
- Promoting a culture of strong compliance across the business
They are seeking candidates with excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments. Strong analytical thinking and confidence in decision-making are essential.
This is a great opportunity to join a high-performing and collaborative team at the heart of a prominent firm’s risk and compliance strategy. If you’re ready to take the next step in your compliance career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to learn more.