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Legal Director (US OR Canada Based)

4 hours, 3 minutes ago
United States, Canada
Full-time
Lead
Compliance Manager
Operations
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Avantia Law

Avantia Law

Avantia Law is a pioneering legal services provider that offers tailor-made solutions, expert lawyers, and cutting-edge AI technology to meet the unique needs of businesses. Specializing in efficient outsourcing solutions for high-volume legal document...

Specialized Consumer Services
11-50
Founded 2018
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Description

  • Lead and grow the Americas compliance practice, owning service quality, capacity, and commercial performance.
  • Build and develop the Americas compliance team as the practice expands.
  • Work with the Managing Director on strategy, new client development, and the evolution of the compliance offering.
  • Drive business development through pitches, proposals, client presentations, and client retention efforts.
  • Represent Avantia externally through thought leadership, conference participation, and industry engagement.
  • Lead transaction AML/KYC reviews for private equity and credit fund deal teams from instruction through sign-off.
  • Oversee KYC and investor onboarding programmes for fund clients and RIAs, including CDD, EDD, beneficial ownership analysis, and sanctions screening.
  • Serve as the primary senior point of contact for US clients at General Counsel, CCO, and partner level.
  • Collaborate with UK and Luxembourg teams on cross-border mandates.
  • Stay current on Americas regulatory developments and help ensure clients are positioned for change.
  • Develop compliance frameworks, templates, and technology-enabled workflows.

Requirements

  • 8–12 years of relevant experience, with substantial time in an in-house compliance role at an institutional investor or large fund manager.
  • Deep working knowledge of BSA/AML, FinCEN requirements, OFAC sanctions, and the Investment Advisers Act compliance framework.
  • Demonstrated experience owning or leading KYC/AML programmes at programme lead, compliance officer, or senior advisory level.
  • Track record of senior client or stakeholder relationship management.
  • US or Canada bar admission preferred.
  • Prior experience in a big law transactional or regulatory/compliance advisory practice is a bonus.
  • Experience delivering compliance as a service from a law firm, Big 4 practice, or specialist compliance advisory firm is a bonus.
  • Familiarity with cross-border fund structures, including Luxembourg, Cayman, and UK, is a bonus.
  • Experience with fund investor onboarding and LP subscription workflows is a bonus.

Benefits

  • Permanent, full-time position.
  • Flexible remote working anywhere within the United States or Canada.
  • Office in London available for employees who want to work with colleagues in person.
  • Inclusive and diverse workplace with a strong commitment to equal opportunities.
  • Reasonable accommodations and confidential adjustments available during recruitment and future employment.

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