This experienced and highly capable legal risk and compliance professional brings over a decade of post-qualification experience, with particular expertise in regulatory frameworks, compliance oversight, and embedding best practice within legal services. With a career dedicated to improving operational resilience and driving a culture of proactive compliance, this individual is ideally suited to senior risk and compliance positions within modern law firms.

Currently serving as Head of Risk and Compliance, MLRO and COLP at a boutique law firm, this professional is responsible for all elements of firm-wide risk management, excluding Accounts Rules and data protection (though remains closely involved in these areas). Operating at both strategic and operational levels, they work directly with the management team and board, leading on firm-wide compliance matters, regulatory policy, and accreditations including Lexcel and AML audits. The firm has received exceptional external feedback during their tenure.

Key competencies:

• Proven leadership of legal compliance frameworks including SRA Standards and Regulations, Money Laundering Regulations, and Law Society accreditations
• Significant experience as MLRO and in implementing AML systems, including electronic verification and due diligence
• Skilled in drafting, reviewing and embedding policies and procedures across all areas of compliance and best practice
• Experienced in managing complaints, claims and breach reporting, and maintaining detailed compliance registers
• Recognised for fostering a compliance-driven culture through training, education and internal guidance
• Collaborative approach to policy development, engaging fee earners and support teams in decision-making
• Strategic contributor at management level, delivering gap analyses, policy reviews, and compliance audits
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to engage with all stakeholders across the firm

Legal Experience:

Head of Risk and Compliance, COLP & MLRO | Boutique Law Firm | 4.5 years
Risk and Compliance Solicitor | Top 50 UK Law Firm | 3.5 years
Solicitor – Financial Services Disputes & Investigations | Top 50 UK Law Firm | 1.5 years
Chartered Legal Executive – Professional Negligence Litigation | Top 50 UK Law Firm | 0.5 years
Legal Assistant – Professional Negligence Litigation | Top 50 UK Law Firm | 5 years

Education & Qualifications:

LPC | University
LLB (Hons) Law | University
Fellowship | Chartered Institute of Legal Executives
Membership | The International Compliance Association

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