Head of Risk
- Employer
- Hays Senior Finance
- Location
- England, London
- Salary
- GBP110000.0 - GBP125000.0 per annum + £110,000 - £125,000
- Closing date
- 5 Feb 2025
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- Sector
- Legal
- Salary band
- £100,000 - £125,000, £125,000 - £150,000
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Where will they be working
- Hybrid - mostly office
Job Details
Your new company
Your new firm has a global presence, they differentiate themselves from their completion by focusing on a smaller number of areas but truly becoming the expert of them. They have over 500 lawyers over multiple continents, including Europe, the Americas and Australia.
Your new role
As the Head of Risk, you will get the chance to direct the firm's risk & compliance strategy, ensuring that the firm is compliant with relevant legislation. You will be the main point of contact with the SRA and will be responsible for conflicts of interest, financial crime, data protection and ethical compliance.
You will get the chance to advise other business units within the organisation to make sure they create a culture of compliance. You will be given the chance to conduct horizon scanning, making sure the firm is on top of all regulatory changes.
What you'll need to succeed
- A qualified solicitor.
- Experience working within the legal sector.
- Ability to make commercial decisions.
- Expert understanding of the SRA handbook and code of conduct.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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Company
At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
From CFO to Newly Qualified, we work with talented finance professionals and match them with organisations where they can achieve a lasting impact.
So much more than specialist recruiters in accounting and finance, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. All our consultants have strong relationships across the industry and the support of our extensive global network. That’s why organisations of all types and sizes – from international blue chips to SMEs – trust us to find the people who can help transform their business.
So, whether you want something local or international, permanent, or interim, we have the breadth of coverage and the depth of understanding to help you find it.
We have specialist recruitment teams in the following areas:
- Corporate Governance
- Credit Control
- Part-Qualified Accountant
- Payroll
- Public Practice Accounting
- Public Services Accounting
- Senior Finance – Qualified
- Support, Ledgers & Bookkeeping
- Tax & Treasury
You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow
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