Head of AML
London
Hybrid Working

We're working with a brilliant global law firm currently looking to invest in their senior compliance leadership team, bolstering a strong support team around the GC. Now looking to bring on board a Head of AML 

This is a senior leadership role offering the opportunity to shape the firm's AML strategy, manage a high-performing team and act as a trusted adviser to partners and senior stakeholders on complex financial crime, sanctions and regulatory matters

You'll play a key role in ensuring the firm continues to meet the highest standards of compliance while supporting a fast-paced, commercially focused legal practice

The Role?

• Lead and develop the firm's AML function and oversee its anti-money laundering strategy.
• Manage, mentor and develop a team of Financial Crime Risk Managers and AML professionals.
• Act as the senior escalation point for complex AML, sanctions and financial crime matters.
• Provide practical, commercial advice to partners, lawyers and senior stakeholders across the business.
• Support the ongoing development and optimisation of the firm's Intapp Matter Opening system.
• Deliver AML and Counter Terrorist Financing training across the firm.
• Work closely with the MLRO, MLCO, COLP and General Counsel teams on regulatory matters.
• Support sanctions compliance and broader financial crime initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvements to AML policies, procedures and controls.

About You?

• Significant experience in an AML-focused legal compliance role within a law firm.
• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales
• Strong technical knowledge of the Money Laundering Regulations (MLRs), LSAG Guidance, POCA and UK sanctions.
• Experience managing complex AML and financial crime escalations.
• Previous people management experience, with a passion for developing high-performing teams.
• The confidence to influence partners and senior stakeholders.
• Experience using Intapp or similar matter opening/client onboarding systems (desirable but not essential).

What's in it for you?

• Senior leadership position within a highly regarded international law firm.
• Exposure to complex, high-profile and cross-border matters.
• Fabulous firm wide benefits
• Genuine opportunity to influence strategy and drive continuous improvement.
• Truly collabortive and supportive culture working with a fabulous GC

If you're a Head of AML, Senior AML Manager, Financial Crime Lawyer or Legal Compliance Solicitor looking for your next leadership opportunity, I#d love to chat with you

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