Legal Regulatory Compliance Counsel

Overview

An excellent opportunity for a Legal / Regulatory Compliance Counsel to join a busy and collaborative team on a mid‑term contract basis.

This role will suit a compliance professional from any regulated industry, with the ability to quickly understand organisational frameworks and support a wide range of compliance activities.

Location: East London / Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 3–6 months

Practice Area: Legal, Regulatory & Compliance

Qualification: A
qualified lawyer who has built up solid experience after qualifying
, specifically in corporate governance (how an organisation is run, structured, and overseen) and compliance (making sure the organisation follows laws, regulations, and internal policies).

• Able to commit to a hybrid working model 2 days per week
• Strong background in regulatory or legal compliance (any sector accepted)
• Comfortable advising on a range of regulatory and governance requirements
• Able to work independently while contributing effectively within a team
• Clear communicator with strong stakeholder‑engagement skills
• Pragmatic, organised, and confident handling multiple priorities
• Charity sector experience is helpful but not essential.

• Supporting legal and regulatory compliance activity across the organisation
• Reviewing and strengthening compliance policies, controls, and frameworks
• Advising on risk areas including AML, fraud, bribery, safeguarding, and data protection
• Monitoring regulatory updates and supporting implementation of new requirements
• Assisting with incident reporting, follow‑up actions, and documentation
• Collaborating with risk, assurance, ESG, and data protection teams to drive a strong compliance culture
• Managing workload independently while delivering accurate, practical advice

Elevate provides consulting, technology and services to law departments and law firms across the globe. Headquartered in Los Angeles, our 1,600+ strong team of legal professionals, lawyers, consultants, project managers, and engineers operate across the United States, Europe, UK, and Asia, Hong Kong and Australia.

Elevate Flex, is the flexible resourcing capability within Elevate, we define and support a new flexible career within the legal industry. We match exceptional legal professionals to the evolving needs of our Customers through the curation of a world-class, global Community of Talent, and advanced, technology-enabled search. We were recently proud to be assessed in Band 1 of Chamber’s Global Flexible Legal Resourcing category.

Our Vision is a world where legal and business teams achieve incredible outcomes, together.

Equitability and Inclusion are critical to Elevate Flex’s success. As The Law Company, changing the legal business landscape, we know a diverse, inclusive work culture is at the heart of attracting, retaining, and celebrating the industry’s most talented people. We empower our employees to bring their whole selves to work because we know that diversity of experience and perspective drive innovation and is simply good business.

As a strong proponent of diversity, equitability, and inclusion, Elevate Flex is committed to hiring diverse candidates from all backgrounds. We invite you to apply to become part of the Elevate Flex Team – help us change the legal business landscape and make a dent in the legal universe.

Legal Regulatory Compliance Counsel
• Greater London, England, United Kingdom