Compliance jobs


Compliance jobs for a wide variety of companies, and across multiple disciplines including data protection, ethics and governance. Positions frequently offered at all levels from analysts through to directors. 

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Compliance Officer

Compliance Officer – Law Firm We are seeking a highly motivated Compliance Officer to support a Law Firm with the ongoing development and maintenance of risk management, regulatory compliance, and governance processes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with compliance experience within a law firm who is looking to develop their career in a […]
  • Salary GBP40000 – GBP45000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 1 day ago

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Head of Compliance

Head of Compliance – Law Firm A highly regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Head of Compliance to join its Risk & Compliance function in London. This is a senior leadership role offering the opportunity to work closely with the Director of Compliance, helping shape and enhance the firm’s governance, risk and compliance framework […]
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Associate Director of Business Acceptance

Associate Director of Business Acceptance Location: London The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced risk and compliance professional to step into a senior leadership role within an international law firm environment. As Associate Director of Business Acceptance, you will play a key role in overseeing the firm’s business acceptance framework across multiple […]
  • Salary GBP160000 – GBP225000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 2 weeks ago

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Trade Compliance Officer

Reporting into senior compliance and legal leadership, the Trade Compliance Officer will act as a key advisor across the organization, bridging regulatory requirements with operational realities. You will be instrumental in both designing the compliance landscape and ensuring its day-to-day effectiveness in a fast-evolving, international setting. Key Responsibilities: · Act as the go-to specialist for […]
  • Posted Posted 3 weeks ago

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Senior Compliance Manager – Law Firm

Senior Compliance Manager A leading London-based law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Compliance Manager to join its established Risk & Information Security function. You will play a key role in maintaining regulatory standards, supporting fee earners, and contributing to firm-wide risk initiatives. Reporting into senior leadership within Risk & Compliance, you will be responsible […]
  • Salary GBP80000 – GBP95000 per annum
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Contracts Manager – Law Firm

Contracts Manager – Law Firm We are working with a leading international organisation to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager to join its Risk Management / Legal function in London. This role offers the opportunity to operate at the centre of a global business, supporting the effective management of supplier contracts and playing a key role […]
  • Salary GBP50000 – GBP70000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 3 weeks ago

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Senior AML Analyst

Senior AML Analyst About the Role Join an international law firm as an experienced Senior AML Analyst in their Risk & Compliance function. You’ll work closely with the wider business to ensure best practice across all regulatory matters, supporting the firm in maintaining the highest standards of governance and client service. This is a fast-paced, […]
  • Posted Posted 4 weeks ago

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Head of AML

A leading international firm is looking for an experienced Head of AML to lead its financial crime function. This is a brand new role and will report into the Firm’s General Counsel. This is a senior, visible role where you will shape AML strategy, lead a high-performing team and act as a key advisor to […]
  • Salary Up to GBP135000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 4 weeks ago

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Conflicts Advisor – Law Firm

Conflicts Advisor – Law Firm Office based in London, with a flexible hybrid working model. Join a top tier Law Firm, seeking a Conflicts Advisor to join their Risk & Compliance team. This is a great opportunity for an experienced conflicts professional to step into an advisory role, and act as a trusted advisor to […]
  • Salary Up to GBP70000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 1 month ago

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Conflicts Advisor – Law Firm

Conflicts Advisor – Law Firm Join a leading international law firm seeking a Conflicts Advisor to join their Risk & Compliance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced conflicts professional to step into a senior advisory role. Act as a trusted advisor to the Risk & Compliance team and wider firm on all […]
  • Salary Up to GBP70000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 1 month ago

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UK and Ireland in-house legal recruitment market update Q3

  • Posted July 13, 2026
Contents Key insights Corporate and commercial, London Banking and financial services, London Interim, London Regional UK Ireland Corporate and commercial, London Q2 saw confidence continue to build across the in-house legal market, although hiring remained measured and highly strategic. Businesses continue to navigate economic uncertainty, evolving regulation and rapid technological change, but there was greater […]
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How in-house legal recruitment is changing in Toronto

  • Posted July 8, 2026
Contents Share Key insights Toronto remains one of Canada’s most active legal hiring markets, but the conversation has shifted. The biggest challenge facing employers is no longer simply finding legal talent. It is understanding what experienced in-house lawyers want from their next role and adapting hiring strategies accordingly. Across Canada, legal teams are taking on […]
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How European regulatory change is reshaping legal hiring in private equity

  • Posted July 7, 2026
Contents Key insights European private equity has always operated across borders, but the challenges facing legal teams are changing. While navigating multiple jurisdictions remains important, the bigger issue for many investors, portfolio companies and management teams is preparing for a wave of regulatory developments that will shape transactions, governance and value creation over the coming […]
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What data centre investment means for infrastructure lawyers

  • Posted July 3, 2026
Contents Key insights Over the past decade, infrastructure investment has undergone a quiet but profound transformation. Traditionally anchored in assets such as roads, ports, and utilities, infrastructure funds are now allocating significant capital to digital assets: most notably, data centres. This shift has been driven by the exponential growth of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, streaming […]
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European in-house legal market update Q3

  • Posted July 1, 2026
Contents Key insights Speaking with clients and candidates across Europe this quarter, there is a clear sense that in-house legal teams are operating in a more complex and more visible environment than even a year ago. Shifting regulation, geopolitical pressure and ongoing economic uncertainty are reshaping both hiring priorities and the role of legal within […]
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Public, private or PE-backed business: what’s the difference for a GC in Europe? 

  • Posted June 26, 2026
Contents Share Key insights   The title may stay the same, but the role of a general counsel can look very different depending on ownership structure. A GC operating within a listed multinational faces a very different set of expectations to one supporting a founder-led private business or a private equity-backed portfolio company.  Across Europe, these differences are becoming more pronounced as organisations […]
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Thinking around corners: a private equity GC’s view on anticipating risk

  • Posted June 25, 2026
Contents Key insights Nikki Newton sat down with Bryn Grassia Jones, General Counsel at Salica, to talk about the realities of operating as a GC in a VC and growth fund environment, and why the ability to anticipate risk, rather than simply react to it, has become one of the most important qualities in the […]
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What UK tech firms look for in in-house legal hires

  • Posted June 25, 2026
Contents Key insights The UK technology sector has evolved significantly over the past decade, and so too have expectations of in-house lawyers. While technical legal excellence remains important, the most successful technology companies are increasingly seeking lawyers who can serve as strategic business partners, support growth agendas, and navigate rapidly evolving regulatory frameworks. When hiring […]
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Moving up, across or repositioning: Strategic moves for UK law firm careers

  • Posted June 22, 2026
Contents Key insights For junior and mid-level lawyers in the UK, the next move is less about leaving a firm and more about positioning your career for what comes next. By this stage, you’ve already built a strong technical foundation within the UK market. The question is no longer simply “where can I go?” but […]
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How to build a career in legal operations

  • Posted June 18, 2026
Contents Key insights Legal operations is one of the most interesting career paths in in-house legal today because it sits at the point where legal advice, business strategy, technology and process improvement all meet. For junior professionals, that makes it a particularly strong route into a long-term in-house legal career. You do not need to […]
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What makes a legal consultant effective in-house (and why it sometimes doesn’t work)

  • Posted June 17, 2026
Contents Share Key insights When in-house legal teams need support, it’s rarely planned. Workload spikes, someone’s off sick, a permanent hire is delayed, or a project suddenly needs more focus. In those moments, the priority is immediate: reduce pressure, keep work moving, and avoid disruption to the business. That often means finding flexible talent quickly, […]
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How Ontario’s pay transparency legislation is changing legal recruitment

  • Posted June 16, 2026
Contents Share Key insights Ontario’s new pay transparency requirements are set to change more than just job postings. For organizations investing in in-house legal recruitment, they are likely to influence hiring processes, candidate expectations and compensation conversations across the province.  Introduced through the Working for Workers Four Act (Bill 149), the legislation requires Ontario employers to include a salary range or range […]