About this role
Law Firm Risk & Compliance Director
Location: Glasgow (preferred) or Edinburgh
Salary: £70,000 to £90,000 + 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
- Leading and developing the firm's risk, compliance and regulatory frameworks.
- Holding the SMF16 (Compliance Oversight) function and supporting the firm's Money Laundering Reporting Officer (SMF17).
- Acting as the principal point of contact with the FCA, overseeing regulatory reporting and compliance obligations.
- Ensuring adherence to FCA regulations, Consumer Duty requirements and the Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SMCR).
- Working alongside senior partners and key stakeholders to manage regulatory risks and maintain robust governance.
- Leading and developing the compliance team, ensuring effective policies, controls and training programmes.
- 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
- Previous experience holding an SMF16 position within an FCA-regulated organisation.
- In-depth knowledge of FCA regulations, SMCR and Consumer Duty.
- Proven experience managing compliance operations, regulatory frameworks and risk.
- Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to interpret regulatory changes and translate them into practical business solutions.
- 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.