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Head of Risk & Compliance

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Robert Half

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Our client is a major law firm looking for a senior level consultant to act as Head of Risk & Compliance. This role has the potential to subsequently convert to a permanent role and it is onsite 3 days a week at our client's office either in Midtown Manhattan, New Haven, or Greenwich.

Job Responsibility:

  • Strategic Leadership: Direct the US-based risk and compliance function, aligning regional strategies with global standards and overseeing the performance of a dedicated departmental team
  • Operational Governance: Manage the full lifecycle of new business intake (NBI), including complex conflicts resolution, ethical screens, and the negotiation of engagement terms or waivers
  • Regulatory & Policy Oversight: Lead horizon scanning to identify emerging legal trends, drafting and updating internal policies to ensure the firm remains compliant with state and federal legislation
  • Financial & Professional Integrity: Coordinate with AML, Sanctions, and Professional Indemnity managers to mitigate financial crime risks and support the management of professional liability claims
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a key advisor to executive leadership (Finance, HR, and Counsel) on sensitive regulatory matters, professional ethics, and high-risk decision-making
  • Risk Mitigation for Growth: Provide structured risk assessments for major firm initiatives, such as lateral partner hiring, new office launches, and high-stakes client matters
  • Training & Quality Assurance: Design and deliver comprehensive training programs for attorneys and staff regarding confidentiality, information handling, and ethical obligations
  • Data & Reporting: Maintain critical risk registers and deliver high-level reporting to the Partnership Board, ensuring transparency on departmental performance and risk exposure

Requirements:

  • Juris Doctor required, along with active U.S. Bar admission in good standing
  • At least 6–8 years of experience in law firm risk management, ethics, conflicts, responsibility-related matters, or a General Counsel's office
  • Prior people leadership experience with the ability to manage teams and influence senior stakeholders effectively
  • Strong background in risk analysis, due diligence, and development of practical risk management strategies
  • Knowledge of anti-money laundering principles, regulatory compliance, and governance practices relevant to legal environments
  • Demonstrated ability to handle conflicts reviews, ethical issues, and other complex matters requiring sound judgment
  • Familiarity with law firm conflicts and intake technology, including platforms such as Intapp, is strongly preferred

Nice to have:

Familiarity with law firm conflicts and intake technology, including platforms such as Intapp, is strongly preferred

What we offer:
  • medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • enrollment in company 401(k) plan

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Job Posted:
May 04, 2026

Work Type:
On-site work
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