Job Description

VITUS LAW is the newly formed legal pillar of the

VAYNE Global

group - a high-growth international ecosystem backed by institutions such as Ivy League, UKRI, and European Space Agency; spanning medicine, culture, and space technology.

From our Mayfair and Leeds offices, we advise ultra-high-net-worth individuals, founders, and institutions across immigration, corporate, and medical-regulatory law.

We are seeking a

SRA-admitted solicitor

to act as our

Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP)

and

Compliance Officer for Finance (COFA)

whilst leading the legal direction of the firm as it scales in the UK and internationally.

The Role

Serve as the firm's

Principal Solicitor / Compliance Officer

ensuring full SRA and AML compliance. Supervise and mentor our internal team (immigration, corporate, and medical divisions). Oversee professional indemnity insurance, client-account governance, and conflict-checking systems. Review and sign-off client matters involving reserved legal activities. Advise the board on regulatory, risk, and professional-ethics strategy. Collaborate across the wider VAYNE Global network on cross-border and regulated-sector projects (MHRA, ESA, UAE).

Requirements

Solicitor of England & Wales

in good standing with at least

5 years PQE

. Demonstrable knowledge of

SRA Standards & Regulations

, AML, and client-care obligations. Experience in one or more of:

corporate / commercial

,

immigration

, or

medical / healthcare regulation

. Ability to manage compliance systems for a multi-disciplinary practice. Comfortable working part-time or hybrid with remote support staff.

Why Join VITUS

Build the regulatory and ethical backbone of a law firm designed to become the

"LVMH of Law."

Shape innovative divisions in

Corporate

,

Medical Regulation

, and

Private Client Law

from the ground up. Work alongside visionary founders combining law, medicine, and technology in a global ecosystem.

Apply confidentially

with CV + short cover note to

vcruz@varune.co

Subject line:

"Principal Solicitor / Compliance Officer Application."

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: No more than 16 per week

Benefits:

Flexitime Work from home
Application question(s):

Are you currently admitted as a Solicitor of England and Wales with the SRA and in good standing? Are you comfortable being formally listed with the SRA as our Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP) and for Finance and Administration (COFA)? Are you able to dedicate at least 1-2 days per week (hybrid or remote) to compliance oversight and sign-off responsibilities? Are you familiar with SRA Standards and Regulations (2019) and the Money Laundering Regulations 2017? Have you ever been subject to disciplinary action by the SRA or any other regulator? Have you previously acted as a COLP, COFA, or Compliance Officer for an SRA-regulated law firm? Have you ever led or contributed to SRA compliance audits, AML reviews, or PII renewals? Would you be open to a long-term retainer (12-month renewable) with the option to expand into an equity or board role as the firm scales?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leeds LS1 6JL