Morae · 6 hours ago
Head of Compliance
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
8+ years expMorae is seeking a Head of Compliance to lead and oversee the firm's compliance framework in line with applicable legal and regulatory obligations governing legal services. This role involves serving as a key advisor to senior leadership, ensuring the firm operates with high standards of integrity, ethics, and regulatory compliance while supporting sustainable business growth.
Law Practice
Hiring Manager
Ambrozia D.
Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with all applicable legal services regulations and professional conduct rules (e.g., bar or law society requirements)
Act as the firm’s primary point of contact with legal regulators and professional bodies
Oversee licensing, registrations, and ongoing regulatory filings
Design, implement, and maintain the firm’s compliance framework, policies, and procedures
Establish effective governance, reporting, and escalation mechanisms
Advise partners and senior management on regulatory obligations and risk exposure
Identify, assess, and manage compliance and conduct risks across the firm
Oversee conflict-of-interest management, client onboarding, and matter risk assessments
Investigate breaches of professional conduct or internal policies and oversee remediation
Draft, review, and maintain compliance policies, including:
Professional conduct and ethics
Client confidentiality and data protection
Conflicts of interest
Anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions (where applicable)
Complaints handling and whistleblowing
Ensure policies are embedded into daily legal practice
Develop and deliver compliance and ethics training for partners, lawyers, and staff
Promote a culture of ethical practice, accountability, and regulatory awareness
Provide ongoing guidance on compliance matters related to client work
Conduct internal compliance reviews and monitoring activities
Prepare compliance reports for senior management, partners, and regulators
Maintain accurate records to demonstrate regulatory compliance
Lead and develop the compliance function and team
Work closely with Legal, Risk, IT, HR, and Finance teams
Support firm leadership on strategic initiatives with regulatory implications
Qualification
Required
Law degree or equivalent professional qualification
8–12+ years of experience in compliance, regulatory, or legal risk roles within legal services
In-depth knowledge of legal services regulation and professional conduct obligations
Proven experience engaging with regulators and senior stakeholders
Preferred
Compliance or risk certification (e.g., CCEP, ICA, or jurisdiction-specific compliance qualifications)
Experience acting in or supporting roles such as COLP/COFA (or equivalent, jurisdiction-dependent)
Prior experience in a law firm or regulated legal services provider
Company
Morae
Morae Global Corporation ("Morae") is trusted around the world for the delivery of digital and business solutions for a constantly changing legal industry.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sharon Sritong
Chief Financial Officer
J. Kent Friedman
General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer
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