Senior Compliance Manager – London Office

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Compliance Manager to lead compliance operations for a prestigious US law firm’s London office. Reporting to the General Counsel and CFO, you will have autonomy and strategic influence across AML, conflicts, and business acceptance functions.

Key responsibilities

• Act as Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and Money Laundering Compliance Officer (MLCO), overseeing AML frameworks, SAR reporting, training and regulatory filings.
• Serve as Compliance Officer for Financial Accounts (COFA), managing regulatory accounts oversight, audits and controls with finance colleagues.
• Partner with the Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP) to ensure adherence to professional conduct rules and firm authorisation obligations.
• Lead, mentor and develop a small compliance team covering risk, AML and conflicts.
• Liaise with regulators, auditors, banks and external advisers, providing senior‑level compliance reporting and advice.

Required profile

• Significant senior‑level experience in risk and compliance within a law‑firm environment.
• Proven experience operating as MLRO, MLCO and COFA or equivalent senior roles.
• Strong knowledge of SRA regulations, Solicitors Accounts Rules, AML legislation and GDPR.
• Experience in multi‑jurisdictional or international legal settings.
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams and engage confidently with partners and senior leadership.

Required skills

• AML frameworks
• SAR reporting
• GDPR compliance

What we offer

• Senior leadership role within a prestigious US law firm.
• Hybrid working pattern (3 days office, 2 days remote).
• High level of autonomy and direct exposure to partners.
• Long‑term progression and stability on an international platform.