Head of Legal Compliance

Head of Legal & Compliance OperationsLocation: Manchester or LondonI’m currently working with an ambitious, fast-growing, tech-led legal practice is seeking a senior leader to join their Executive Committee as Head of Legal & Compliance Operations. You will oversee legal service delivery, regulatory compliance, and governance across the firm. You’ll design and drive high-quality legal operations, lead and mentor our solicitors, legal executives, and paralegals, and ensure best practice.This role combines strategic influence with hands-on leadership: shaping client service, ensuring regulatory reporting, and embedding a culture of compliance, integrity, and excellence. You’ll be at the forefront of key business decisions as they expand into new service areas, working cross-functionally to support growth while maintaining the highest standards.My client is looking for an entrepreneurial problem-solver with strong regulatory knowledge, a passion for continuous improvement, and the vision to help them set new benchmarks for the industry.Qualifications & Experience:UK-qualified solicitor with ideally with experience in consumer dispute resolution.Senior legal service supervisory and regulatory compliance experience, with experience acting as COLP beneficial.Must have experience designing processes and adopting tools to deliver top quality legal services and supervising/monitoring the delivery thereof.Demonstrable knowledge of the SRA Standards and Regulations, GDPR, AML regulations, and professional conduct rules.What’s on offer:A competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package, flexible working, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a purpose-driven, fast-evolving legal business.This is an urgent hire, so please reach out for a confidential conversation.

Created: 2025-08-23