AJ FOX COMPLIANCE
Head of Business Acceptance
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We are working with an ambitious international law firm to appoint a Head of Business Acceptance in London. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will lead the international Business Acceptance function, strengthen compliance management processes and advise senior stakeholders on complex business acceptance, anti-money laundering, and regulatory matters.
The firm is seeking an experienced Business Acceptance professional with substantial senior-level or team leadership experience, ideally gained within an international law firm or comparable professional services organization. You will bring detailed knowledge of UK anti-money laundering legislation and SRA requirements, sound judgment, commercial pragmatism, and the credibility to influence partners and stakeholders globally.
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- Leading, mentoring, and developing the international Business Acceptance team, ensuring consistently high-quality support across all offices.
- Acting as an escalation point for complex conflicts, anti-money laundering, sanctions, and regulatory queries, including advising on information barriers and insider lists.
- Working with the MLRO, MLCO, and subject-matter specialists to review anti-money laundering policies, controls, risk assessments, audits, screening, and training.
- Advising the business on obligations under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act and relevant money laundering regulations.
- Working with Risk Partners and MLROs across the international network to reflect local regulatory requirements and complete annual anti-money laundering filings.
- Supporting the MLRO with the preparation and submission of Suspicious Activity Reports.
- Leading enhancements to the firm’s business intake systems and horizon-scanning for regulatory and process improvements.
- Overseeing global business acceptance training for new joiners and existing employees.
- Working with the COFA on third-party payment risks, the Solicitors’ Accounts Rules, and UK Mandatory Disclosure Rules.
- Contributing to the Risk Committee and collaborating with partners, fee earners, and business services leaders on firm-wide compliance projects.
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