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Graff Search

Head of Compliance - FTSE 100

Hybrid

London, United kingdom

£ 140,000 /year

Full Time

01-02-2026

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Skills

Risk Management Attention to detail Analytical Skills

Job Specifications

International Head of Compliance Counsel - Leading FTSE 100 Organisation, London

The Opportunity

Graff Search is delighted to partner with this International Retail & Consumer Organisation in London to search for a seasoned Head of Compliance Counsel / Lawyer.

This is a permanent appointment, based in their London operation, reporting to the Global Chief Compliance Counsel (CCO) & Data Privacy Officer (DPO) for the firm.

This is a hands on, strategic role, but also hold managerial responsibility for a small team of Compliance professionals based in the UK and Europe.

This is a business facing role where you'll be expected to work closely with senior stakeholders within the business, some of which are overseas and influence / shape the functions culture of integrity.

Act as a trusted advisor across all areas of the organisation and drive a broad range of compliance behaviour on controls, risk and compliance / governance matters. Inform relevant stakeholders as to the impact of new regulations related to Compliance and implement / influence change to achieve successful outcomes and high standards.

The firm offer a hybrid working model of 3 days in their central London office and suit a business facing Compliance / Regulatory Lawyer / Leader looking for a broad, hands on Compliance role. Experience of Management is a nice to have, but not essential, as this is something that can be supported throughout your employment with the firm.

About You

Demonstrable experience in Compliance and Ethics, Governance, Risk Management, Investigations and Controls.

Legally Qualified in the UK or EU or similar.

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with personal integrity.

Experience of building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Experience of working across multiple jurisdictions / countries / geographies / cultures.

Demonstrable experience of cutting through ambiguity and complexity and drive regulatory change across a fast-paced international organisation.

For further information, please contact Stuart Vines at Graff Search on: stuart@graffsearch.co.uk or use the Apply option.

About the Company

Welcome. We are Graff Search, niche recruitment specialists for the in-house legal, compliance and data privacy market. We have responded to the growth and complexity of the in-house legal & compliance market and a need for recruitment providers to be more focussed, providing a particular service in these markets, including Legal Operations and ESG. We work with lawyers, legal professionals, compliance, data privacy and ESG professionals at all levels on a retained search, advertised and contingent basis. We recruit paral... Know more