Legal Counsel Compliance & Regulation - Private Equity firm

In-House Legal Counsel (Compliance & Regulation)

Private Equity firm

London (Hybrid working)

£100K-£150K base plus bonus

Key responsibilities:

* Regulatory compliance: monitoring UK and EU legislation and regulatory developments for entities in the region, including identification, impact assessment (e.g. through gap analysis) and overseeing implementation of applicable legal or regulatory changes.

* Risk assessment and mitigation: conduct risk assessments to identify, assess and manage potential compliance risks, including the development and implementation of mitigation strategies.

* Training: prepare and deliver training programs for employees and the portfolio companies on compliance matters.

* Policy development: prepare and update compliance policies and procedures in line with evolving regulatory requirements and best practices.

* Supporting in the preparation of risk reports for the business and risk committees.

Experience:

* UK qualified lawyer

* In-house compliance experience helpful, but not essential.

* Candidate should be familiar with UK and EU anti-financial crime laws as applied to financial services and investments, including anti-bribery and corruption, anti-money laundering, anti-fraud and sanctions.

* Candidate should have knowledge of the UK Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) regulatory regime.

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