This highly capable risk and compliance professional brings over a decade of experience within the legal sector and four years' post-qualification experience as a solicitor. With a background that combines fee-earning and specialist compliance work, this candidate is well positioned to offer commercially pragmatic and regulation-aligned solutions.

Currently working within the risk and compliance team of a top 100 UK law firm, this candidate acts as the in-house financial crime specialist and trusted advisor to the Director of Risk and Compliance, MLRO, and COLP. They have taken the lead on a number of firm-wide compliance initiatives, including managing responses to SRA audits and implementing recommendations from independent AML reviews. Their remit is wide-ranging, covering policy drafting, internal training, risk horizon scanning, insurance renewals, and regulatory reporting.

Key competencies include:

• Deep understanding of AML, sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption, and counter-terrorist financing obligations in a law firm environment

• Skilled in advising senior stakeholders on risk and compliance queries with commercial awareness

• Experienced in drafting and implementing internal compliance policies and guidance

• Regularly delivers firmwide training on regulatory and compliance topics

• Leads compliance audits and monitors adherence to firm processes

• Manages internal compliance records and external reporting requirements

• Supports broader risk areas including GDPR, cyber risk, professional competence and diversity obligations

• Adept at identifying process improvements and implementing change effectively

• Proven success liaising with insurers and managing PII renewals

Legal Experience

Risk & Compliance Lawyer | TOP 100 UK LAW FIRM | 1 year
Compliance Assistant | REGIONAL LAW FIRM | 1.5 years
Residential Property Solicitor | NATIONAL LAW FIRM | 1.5 years
Trainee Solicitor | NATIONAL LAW FIRM | 2 years
Paralegal | NATIONAL LAW FIRM | 1 year
Conveyancer | REGIONAL LAW FIRM | 0.5 years
Conveyancer | NATIONAL LAW FIRM | 0.5 years
Case Handler & Legal Assistant | VOLUME CONVEYANCING FIRM | 2.5 years

Education & Qualifications

Legal Practice Course | Law School
LLB Law | University

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