Compliance Manager

Desired work region:City of Edinburgh
Sector:Conflicts of Interest
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About Profile

This highly experienced risk and compliance professional offers over eight years of dedicated expertise in legal risk management, new business intake, conflicts analysis and anti-money laundering across a range of leading UK and international law firms.

Currently operating in a senior-level role at a top 100 UK law firm, this candidate leads a team and plays a key role in the firm's compliance strategy and project delivery. Acting as the first point of escalation for complex queries, they manage the conflicts and AML review process, supervise and review team performance, and lead on both internal and external compliance training. This individual is also instrumental in policy development and in enhancing the firm's compliance culture through continuous improvement of systems, processes and risk assessments.

Key Competencies:
  • Extensive experience in legal risk and compliance within private practice
  • Strong leadership and team management in a compliance setting
  • Expert in conflict of interest clearance, complex AML reviews and client/matter risk assessments
  • Firmwide compliance training delivery and onboarding support
  • Intapp Open development, implementation and user support
  • Trusted escalation point for high-risk conflict and AML queries
  • Proven track record in policy development and regulatory interpretation
  • Active involvement in diversity and inclusion initiatives
  • Skilled in compliance due diligence, including sanctions screening and PEP/SOE identification
  • Experience with compliance reporting to senior management and boards
  • Adept at handling urgent and sensitive compliance matters under pressure
Legal Experience:

Compliance Manager  | Top 100 UK Law Firm | 2 years
Compliance Team Leader – Senior Analyst | Top 100 UK Law Firm | 1.5 years
Compliance Officer | Top 100 UK Law Firm | 1.5 years
Conflicts Analyst | International Law Firm | 0.5 years
Conflicts Junior Analyst | International Law Firm | 1 year
Conflicts Analyst Assistant | International Law Firm | 0.5 years
Candidate Attorney | Boutique Law Firm | 1 year

Education & Qualifications:

LLB (Hons) | University
BCom Law (Economics and Business Management) | University
Course for Candidate Attorneys | Law School

If you’re looking for high-calibre risk and compliance talent with hands-on legal experience, deep regulatory knowledge and a proven ability to drive best practice across legal operations, get in touch to discuss similar candidate profiles.

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