Ryder Reid

Ryder Reid is seeking a Manager, Legal Recruiting & Professional Development for an international law firm's EMEA HR team. Based in London with hybrid working, you will own graduate recruitment, attorney development initiatives, and strategic talent projects across multiple European offices. You will partner with senior stakeholders and lawyers to deliver best-in-class recruitment and development programmes, guide junior team members, and drive analytics on candidate pipelines and performance

Manager, Legal Recruiting & Professional Development (EMEA) 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract Immediate Start Available An international law firm is seeking an experienced Manager, Legal Recruiting & Professional Development to join its EMEA HR team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal talent professional to take ownership of graduate recruitment, attorney development initiatives, and strategic talent projects across multiple European offices. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering best-in-class recruitment and professional development programmes, partnering closely with senior stakeholders, lawyers, and HR colleagues across the region. The Role This position combines responsibility for graduate recruitment, legal talent acquisition, and attorney professional development across EMEA. Legal Recruiting & Graduate Hiring Lead and manage graduate recruitment programmes across EMEA, from attraction through to onboarding. Act as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for all graduate recruitment activity. Manage and mentor junior recruitment team members. Develop and deliver recruitment marketing and employer branding initiatives. Build and maintain strong relationships with universities, careers services, law faculties, and student societies. Advise partners and hiring managers on recruitment strategies, candidate assessment, and selection processes. Manage vacation schemes, insight programmes, assessment centres, and related recruitment activities. Ensure recruitment processes support diversity, equity and inclusion objectives. Produce recruitment analytics and management reports to assess hiring effectiveness and candidate pipeline diversity. Professional Development Partner with senior leadership to deliver attorney career development initiatives across EMEA. Design and implement programmes focused on trainee and associate development. Act as a trusted advisor to lawyers on career planning, development and progression. Support associate performance review processes and development frameworks. Oversee mentoring programmes, skills training, coaching initiatives and professional development events. Monitor attorney utilisation and provide recommendations regarding development and staffing needs. Manage exit interview processes and support the continuous improvement of the employee experience. Collaborate with global professional development teams on regional and firmwide initiatives. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: A minimum of 5 years' experience in legal recruitment, graduate recruitment, talent development, professional development, or legal HR. Experience gained within a law firm, professional services, consulting, or international corporate environment. Strong knowledge of graduate recruitment and legal talent development practices. Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior levels. Experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Exceptional communication, organisational and analytical skills. Experience working across international or multi-office environments. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Knowledge of legal recruitment systems and applicant tracking platforms is advantageous. What's on Offer Immediate start opportunity. High-profile role within a respected international organisation. Exposure to senior stakeholders across EMEA. Broad remit covering both recruitment and professional development. Collaborative and supportive team environment. Competitive salary and benefits package. Location: London (hybrid working) Contract: 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract Start Date: ASAP

A prestigious US law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Conflicts & AML Analyst to join its highly regarded Risk & Compliance function in London. This is an excellent opportunity for an established conflicts and AML professional to take on a senior-level position within a collaborative and fast-paced international environment. While this role does not include direct line management responsibilities, you will act as a key escalation point for the wider analyst team and play an important role in maintaining the firm's risk management framework. The Role Reporting to the Conflicts Team Manager, you will be responsible for conducting complex conflict checks and AML/KYC reviews across a broad range of matters and jurisdictions. You will work closely with partners, lawyers and business services teams, providing practical and commercially focused risk guidance. Key responsibilities include: Conducting detailed legal conflicts analyses for new matters, clients, hires and lateral partner moves. Performing AML, KYC, client due diligence and enhanced due diligence reviews. Acting as an escalation point for analysts on complex conflicts and AML matters. Supporting the development and refinement of conflicts and AML processes and procedures. Liaising with lawyers and business services teams across multiple international offices. About You The successful candidate will demonstrate: Significant experience within a law firm conflicts and AML function. Strong working knowledge of legal conflicts regulations and AML/KYC requirements. Experience handling complex conflicts and high-risk client onboarding matters. Excellent analytical, investigation and problem-solving skills. Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members would be advantageous. Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.

A prestigious US law firm is seeking an experienced Head of Risk to lead its London-based Risk & Compliance function. This is a highly visible leadership role that offers the opportunity to shape and enhance the firm's risk strategy, governance framework, and regulatory compliance programme. Working closely with senior management, partners and key regulatory function holders, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the firm operates within a robust and commercially effective risk management environment. The successful candidate will be a confident and pragmatic risk professional with strong regulatory knowledge and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the business. The Role As Head of Risk, you will provide strategic oversight across the firm's risk and compliance activities, ensuring effective management of regulatory, operational and reputational risk. You will drive best practice across the business while fostering a strong culture of compliance and risk awareness. Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee the firm's risk and compliance framework, ensuring adherence to SRA regulations, AML requirements, sanctions, GDPR and other regulatory obligations. Act as a trusted adviser to partners and senior leadership, providing pragmatic guidance on complex risk, compliance and governance matters. Drive risk assessments, compliance monitoring, investigations and incident management, ensuring effective controls and appropriate escalation of issues. Develop, enhance and implement policies, procedures and training programmes to promote a strong culture of compliance and risk awareness across the firm. Manage and develop the risk function, building strong relationships across the business while fostering continuous improvement and operational excellence. About You To be successful in this role, you will possess: Significant experience within a legal risk and compliance function, ideally gained in an international law firm. Strong working knowledge of SRA Standards and Regulations, AML legislation, sanctions compliance, GDPR, client due diligence and conflicts management. Proven experience advising senior stakeholders on complex regulatory and risk matters. Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to influence and build credibility at partnership level. Strong commercial awareness and sound judgement when balancing business objectives with regulatory obligations.

Ryder Reid in London seeks a Director of Administration and Facilities to oversee its London office and a European office. The role partners with lawyers and Business Services leaders to ensure seamless operational support and high-quality facilities services. Responsibilities include leading administrative operations, managing facilities, and driving initiatives to enhance office performance while supporting growth across the region.

Job Title: Director of Administration and Facilities Location: London. Working Arrangement: Four days a week in the London office. Further info: Highly competitive salary and benefits. Desirable: French language skills. My client, a fast-growing and elite global law firm in London, is seeking a Director of Administration & Facilities to oversee its London office and one European office. Working closely with lawyers and Business Services leaders, the successful candidate will ensure seamless operational support across the region. This senior leadership role will have overall responsibility for the administrative management of the London office, including oversight of facilities, office operations, and day-to-day workplace management, while supporting the firm's continued growth. Key Responsibilities: Lead the day-to-day administrative operations of the London office, ensuring a professional, responsive, and well-managed workplace. Identify opportunities to improve office processes, operational effectiveness, and service delivery. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with lawyers, administrative staff, and Business Services leaders. Ensure that office facilities, infrastructure, and operational procedures meet firm standards. Assist in all aspects of facilities operations, including space planning, office maintenance, vendor management, and health & safety compliance. Partner with firm leadership to identify operational priorities and implement initiatives that enhance office performance. About You: Significant experience in office administration, with a heavy emphasis on facilities and operations management, within a law firm or professional services environment. Demonstrated experience managing budgets, facilities, administrative staff, and vendor relationships. Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams. Excellent organisational, project management, and problem-solving abilities.

A highly regarded US law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Compliance Manager to lead and oversee compliance operations across its London office. This is a senior, hands on role offering real autonomy, visibility, and strategic influence within a collaborative risk and compliance function. The Role Reporting to the General Counsel and CFO, this position sits at the heart of the firm's risk, regulatory, and governance framework. You will take ownership of compliance across multiple jurisdictions, act as a senior regulatory office holder, and manage a small but capable team covering AML, conflicts, and business acceptance. The role combines technical excellence with leadership, stakeholder management, and process improvement. Key Responsibilities Act as MLRO and MLCO, with responsibility for AML frameworks, SAR reporting, training, and regulatory filings Serve as COFA, working closely with finance colleagues on regulatory accounts oversight, audits, and controls Partner closely with the COLP to ensure compliance with professional conduct rules and firm authorisation obligations Manage, mentor, and develop compliance team members across risk, AML, and conflicts Act as a key liaison with regulators, auditors, banks, and external advisers Prepare senior level compliance reporting and advise partners on regulatory risk issues Experience & Background Significant senior level experience in risk and compliance within a law firm environment Proven experience operating as MLRO, MLCO and COFA (or at equivalent senior level) Strong understanding of SRA regulations, Solicitors Accounts Rules, AML legislation, GDPR, and related frameworks Exposure to multi jurisdictional or international legal environments is essential Experience managing teams and engaging confidently with partners and senior leadership What's on Offer Senior leadership role within a prestigious US law firm Hybrid working pattern (3 days office / 2 days remote) High level of autonomy and partner exposure Long term progression and stability within a growing international platform