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Head of Risk & Compliance

Robert Half Management Resources

New York, NY, United States Full-time May 02, 2026
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Opportunity Description

Description
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.


Primary Responsibilities

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: Coordina...
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