💼 Full-Time Position

Head of Risk

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AJ FOX COMPLIANCE
📍 leeds, west yorkshire, United-Kingdom
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Location
leeds, United-Kingdom
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Posted
June 08, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

We are working with a growing law firm to hire a Head of Risk. In this role, you will work closely with the Director of Risk to lead the day-to-day operational management of the Risk & Best Practice function, delivering a first-class regulatory service across all legal and business departments.


The firm is looking for an experienced risk lawyer or senior compliance professional who has advanced their career within a law firm environment. You should be a methodical professional with excellent planning and coordination skills, capable of staying calm under pressure and providing succinct, commercially focused solutions to senior stakeholders.


The responsibilities will include:

  • Overseeing the daily operations of the risk teams to ensure seamless firmwide delivery of regulatory compliance.
  • Deputising for the Director of Risk and supporting critical reporting for the Board and the Audit & Risk Committee.
  • Acting as the seni...