Job Description

Bindmans is an award winning multi disciplinary law firm, with a track record offering a range of specialist legal services to our clients, from medium sized businesses and NGO's to public figures and private individuals. Ranked as a top tier Firm by the legal directories, we enjoy our reputation for being fearless and are proud of our outstanding track record for success.



We are seeking to recruit a Head of Compliance who has a passion for excellence to join us. You will provide management and operational oversight of the firm's compliance framework, ensuring adherence to all relevant legal and regulatory standards including development of new and existing procedures and policy and leading the compliance team. Acting as deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer (DMLRO) ensuring systems in place to detect and prevent financial crime.



As a qualified solicitor, (ideally with a conveyancing background or experience working in this area) the role holder will also provide expert guidance on regulatory and professional conduct matters to external clients/businesses in a fee earning capacity.



OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES



include (but not limited to):


Adviser to the partnership and senior management (SLT) on compliance matters, regulations and risks. Guide the development of and ensure appropriate and regular compliance education and training for all colleagues, maintaining a strong compliance culture across the firm. Ensure money laundering systems and controls are robust and effective as well as delivering AML training. Liaise with regulatory bodies on money laundering issues including liaison with the MLRO and reporting to the National Crime Agency (NCA) ensuring timely and accurate reporting. Data protection and GDPR knowledge highly desirable.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

Essential:

Qualified solicitor with a strong compliance or regulatory background Conveyancing background an advantage Strong analytical, investigative and problem solving mindset. Able to lead and influence with the ability to challenge senior stakeholders when necessary. Exceptional communication skills and high levels of integrity, resilience and professional judgment balancing regulatory compliance with commercial and client service considerations. People management experience/skills In depth knowledge of AML regulations Data Protection and GDPR knowledge EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND DIVERSITY


Bindmans LLP is an equal opportunities employer, committed to increasing diversity in our firm and our wider profession. Applications from candidates who are BME, have a disability or who are from a less privileged background are particularly encouraged.



HOW TO APPLY



Please view the role's job description and person specification in the downloadable files.



If you are interested in applying please complete the recruitment pack. Completed recruitment packs should be emailed to recruitment@bindmans.com, quoting the vacancy reference number.



Job Details


CLOSING DATE



Midday Friday 16 January 2026



START DATE



As soon as possible



SALARY



Dependent upon knowledge and experience



CONTRACT TYPE



Permanent



VACANCY REFERENCE NUMBER



12/25-Compliance