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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Information Security Specialist – Law Firm

We are partnering with a prestigious international law firm to hire an Information Security Assurance Specialist to join its Information Security and Privacy team within the wider Legal, Risk, and Compliance function, based in London. This is a newly created role reporting to the Information Security Manager, focused on strengthening the firm’s security posture. The […]
  • Salary GBP60000 – GBP75000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 2 weeks ago

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Risk & Compliance Lawyer – International Law Firm

A leading international law firm is seeking a Risk & Compliance Lawyer to join its Office of General Counsel. This is a great opportunity for a qualified lawyer (2+ PQE) to move into, or progress within, an in‑house risk and compliance function. You’ll advise partners and business teams on professional ethics, regulatory obligations and data […]
  • Salary GBP120000 – GBP130000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 4 weeks ago

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  • Permanent

Senior Compliance Officer

I’m exclusively partnering with a US firm that is looking to engage with Senior AML professionals for a role based in London. This role will serve as a senior figure within the firm’s London compliance function, providing significant exposure to more complex queries. Key Responsibilities: · Serve as the senior escalation point for complex AML, […]
  • Posted Posted 1 month ago

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Compliance Manager – Law Firm

The role reports into the firm’s Head of Risk & Compliance. Responsibilities and ideal candidate: Senior hire to provide oversight across AML, onboarding and conflicts. Effectively the “number two” to the Head of, someone who can liaise with fee-earners confidently Lead on AML and broader client due diligence – AML expertise is the priority Oversight […]
  • Salary £60000 – £70000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 1 month ago

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How to become a paralegal

  • Posted April 16, 2026
Contents Share Key insights For many people considering a career in law, becoming a paralegal offers a practical and flexible entry point. It allows you to work closely with lawyers, develop hands‑on legal skills and build specialist experience – without committing immediately to the time and cost required to qualify as a lawyer. Paralegals play […]

Why 2026 is a turning point for Europe’s in-house legal teams

  • Posted March 25, 2026
Legal departments across Europe are balancing complex geopolitical pressures, rapid digital transformation and rising expectations around ESG, data protection and sustainability. At the same time, organisations are reshaping their operating models, and legal leaders are redefining what effective legal work looks like in an AI-driven environment. According to LinkedIn, continental Europe has nearly 900,000 in-house […]
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Compliance hiring trends in UK financial services for 2026 

  • Posted March 25, 2026
Regulatory compliance hiring across the UK financial services sector has entered a new period of recalibration, shaped by macroeconomic pressure, shifting regulatory priorities, and evolving operational demands. Within Insurance, particularly the London Market, firms are increasingly balancing the benefits of permanent compliance hires against the agility of fixed-term and day rate contracting models.  For many financial services hiring managers, the question of contract […]
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How AI and compliance technology are reshaping private equity compliance teams

  • Posted March 24, 2026
Private equity firms across the UK and the EU are operating in an environment defined by increasing regulatory scrutiny, rising operational complexity and rapid advances in artificial intelligence and compliance technology. As organisations rethink how they recruit compliance teams, the function is moving beyond a reactive, documentation‑driven role to become a more strategic, data‑led contributor to decision‑making.  For C-suite leaders and HR teams within […]
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How to make your first risk hire in a private equity-backed business

  • Posted March 24, 2026
Private equity-backed businesses are built to move quickly. Growth is accelerated, teams are lean and expectations are high. As portfolio companies scale, a key question emerges: when should the business make its first dedicated risk hire and what should that role look like? First risk hires can become genuine value multipliers. They can also become […]
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Why demand for employment lawyers in the UK and Europe is surging in 2025-2026

  • Posted March 23, 2026
Over the past nine to twelve months, demand for employment lawyers has increased markedly across both private practice and in‑house teams in the UK and Europe. This is not a short‑term spike driven by cyclical hiring. It reflects a broader structural shift in how organisations manage people risk, compliance and workforce change, a trend increasingly […]

The role of venture capital in North America’s energy transition – and the impact on legal hiring

  • Posted March 20, 2026
We’ve already discussed how the North American energy transition and AI driven infrastructure will reshape legal hiring, but what role does venture capital (VC) play in this scenario? VC has become a central force accelerating North America’s energy transition, transforming research breakthroughs into commercial energy solutions. Global clean‑energy investment reached record levels in 2024 and continued rising […]
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Stepping up: How heads of legal can progress into the general counsel role

  • Posted March 19, 2026
The transition from head of legal to general counsel (GC) has become an increasingly significant career step within organisations. While both roles require extensive legal expertise, the GC position carries a broader strategic remit, encompassing enterprise-wide risk management, governance oversight and senior leadership responsibilities. As organisations face heightened regulatory expectations, operational complexity and evolving commercial […]
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How General Counsel in the Netherlands are building AI-ready legal teams

  • Posted March 9, 2026
Across the Netherlands, artificial intelligence is more than a technology conversation. For General Counsel, it has become a structural and workforce question. As organisations review how automation and legal tech fit into their operations, many are doing so at different speeds. This reflects the uneven pace of AI adoption across the Dutch legal market.  This shift is happening against a complex backdrop. Parts of […]
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Leading beyond discomfort: how mind‑body awareness strengthens modern leadership

  • Posted March 5, 2026
As leaders navigate increasing complexity, shifting expectations and diverse teams, many are finding that technical capability alone is no longer enough. Effective leadership now depends on the ability to recognise discomfort early, stay grounded under pressure and create environments where people feel safe to contribute. During our recent International Women’s Day webinar that we hosted […]
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How multi‑asset consolidation is reshaping legal talent in alternative asset management

  • Posted March 5, 2026
Large alternative asset managers have entered a new era. Having absorbed trillions in third‑party assets under management (AUM) through the acquisition of specialist platforms across credit, insurance, secondaries, infrastructure and real assets, they are no longer single‑strategy firms. Instead, they are evolving into fully integrated, multi‑asset capital platforms. This consolidation wave has reshaped the competitive […]
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What UK interim in-house lawyers look for in day rates: expectations vs reality

  • Posted March 5, 2026
The interim legal market has evolved and grown significantly in the UK over the past 10 years, driven by shifting economic conditions, corporate transformation, digital and automation initiatives, headcount freezes and sustained demand for specialist in-house legal skills. Against this backdrop, one question consistently sits at the centre of conversations with interim in‑house lawyers when […]