Head of AML

Head of AML

London – Hybrid Working

We are a global law firm looking to invest in senior compliance leadership, adding a Head of AML to our senior team.

This senior leadership role offers 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.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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, 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.
• Collaborative and supportive culture working with a premier GC.

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