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Senior Compliance Manager - US Law FirmRyder Reid Legal • London Area, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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Senior Compliance Manager - US Law Firm

Senior Compliance Manager - US Law Firm

Ryder Reid Legal • London Area, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
19 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

A highly regarded US law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Compliance Manager to lead and oversee compliance operations across its London office.


This is a senior leadership opportunity for a compliance professional with strong regulatory expertise, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and experience leading high-performing teams within a legal or professional services environment.


Key Responsibilities

  • Act as MLRO and MLCO, with responsibility for AML frameworks, SAR reporting, training, and regulatory filings
  • Serve as COFA, working closely with finance colleagues on regulatory accounts oversight, audits, and controls
  • Partner closely with the COLP to ensure compliance with professional conduct rules and firm authorisation obligations
  • Act as a key liaison with regulators, auditors, banks, and external advisers
  • Prepare senior‑level compliance reporting and advise partners on regulatory risk issues


Experience & Background

  • Significant senior‑level experience in risk and compliance within a law firm environment
  • Proven experience operating as MLRO, MLCO and COFA (or at equivalent senior level)
  • Strong understanding of SRA regulations, Solicitors Accounts Rules, AML legislation, GDPR, and related frameworks
  • Exposure to multi‑jurisdictional or international legal environments is essential
  • Experience managing teams and engaging confidently with partners and senior leadership


What’s on Offer

  • Senior leadership role within a prestigious US law firm
  • Hybrid working pattern (3 days office / 2 days remote)
  • High level of autonomy and partner exposure
  • Long‑term progression and stability within a growing international platform


Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.


Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist. For over thirty years we've been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally. Follow our LinkedIn page for the latest vacancies.


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