Risk & Compliance Director

Location: Glasgow (preferred) or Edinburgh
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Take the Lead in Risk, Compliance & Regulatory Excellence

Are you an experienced Risk & Compliance professional ready to take on a senior leadership role with a leading UK law firm?

Our client, a well-established and highly respected law firm, is seeking an accomplished Risk & Compliance Director to lead its compliance function, shape regulatory strategy and ensure the highest standards of governance across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a genuine impact at senior management level, working closely with the firm's leadership team to strengthen compliance frameworks, manage regulatory risk and promote a culture of accountability.

The Role

As Risk & Compliance Director, you will take overall responsibility for the firm's regulatory compliance strategy, with particular emphasis on its FCA-regulated activities.

Key responsibilities include:

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  Leading and developing the firm's risk, compliance and regulatory frameworks.

  
  


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  Holding the SMF16 (Compliance Oversight) function and supporting the firm's Money Laundering Reporting Officer (SMF17).

  
  


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  Acting as the principal point of contact with the FCA, overseeing regulatory reporting and compliance obligations.

  
  


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  Ensuring adherence to FCA regulations, Consumer Duty requirements and the Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SMCR).

  
  


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  Working alongside senior partners and key stakeholders to manage regulatory risks and maintain robust governance.

  
  


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  Leading and developing the compliance team, ensuring effective policies, controls and training programmes.

  
  


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  Supporting compliance with relevant legal regulatory requirements, including SRA and Law Society of Scotland obligations.

  
  

About You

We are looking for an experienced compliance leader with a strong understanding of FCA regulations and the confidence to operate at senior management level.

You will ideally bring:

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  Previous experience holding an SMF16 position within an FCA-regulated organisation.

  
  


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  In-depth knowledge of FCA regulations, SMCR and Consumer Duty.

  
  


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  Proven experience managing compliance operations, regulatory frameworks and risk.

  
  


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  Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.

  
  


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  The ability to interpret regulatory changes and translate them into practical business solutions.

  
  


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  A degree or equivalent qualification.

  
  

Experience within a law firm or professional services environment would be particularly advantageous, as would relevant professional compliance qualifications.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and successful law firm in a highly influential position, where your expertise will directly contribute to the firm's ongoing success and regulatory excellence.

Location: Glasgow is preferred, although candidates based in Edinburgh will also be considered.

Interested? Apply today for a confidential discussion about this exciting senior leadership opportunity.