Compliance Lawyer

Our client is seeking an experienced Business Ethics & Compliance Manager to join its Legal & Business Affairs function for an initial period of 6 months (with the possibility of extension).

Key responsibilities include:

• Anti-Bribery & Corruption Programme Management: Leading day-to-day delivery of the ABC compliance programme, ensuring effective implementation of policies, procedures and controls.
• High-Risk Due Diligence: Reviewing and approving higher-risk third-party due diligence matters, identifying key risks and escalating complex issues where appropriate.
• Compliance Advisory: Guiding conflicts of interest, gifts and hospitality, sanctions-related queries, government interactions and other compliance matters.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Advising senior business stakeholders, including Product Groups, Shared Services, Boards and Executive Board members on compliance risks and obligations.
• Training & Awareness: Delivering or supporting compliance training initiatives and helping embed a strong culture of ethics and compliance across the organisation.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Supporting risk assessments, maintaining audit trails and preparing reporting for senior leadership regarding compliance programme effectiveness.

Experience:

This role requires a confident compliance professional who can work independently while engaging effectively with senior stakeholders and board-level audiences.

Key Details:

• Location: Cambridge.
• Working Pattern: Full-time.
• Office Attendance: Minimum two days per week in the Cambridge office (potentially more during onboarding).
• Duration: Initial 6-month assignment, with potential extension.
• Start Date: ASAP

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