Director of Compliance

Dinsmore is seeking a Director of Compliance at our Cincinnati, OH location. THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION.

The position is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing and managing the firm’s compliance, risk management, and conflict resolution programs. This individual will drive critical compliance initiatives, develop and enhance firm-wide risk management protocols, and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and best practices. This role involves close collaboration with executive leadership, practice groups, and cross-functional teams to support the firm’s compliance and risk management goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the firm’s Vendor Risk Management Program, including due diligence processes, risk assessments, and vendor compliance monitoring
• Partner with legal teams to ensure vendors meet all regulatory, contractual, and firm-specific standards
• Oversee and manage the implementation and compliance with client-specific Outside Counsel Guidelines
• Ensure consistent communication and adherence to OCG requirements across practice groups
• Manage the firm’s insurance portfolio, including professional liability, cyber risk, general liability, and other coverage
• Drive risk mitigation efforts, identify potential coverage gaps, and recommend risk transfer solutions to protect firm assets and reputation
• Lead the firm’s conflicts clearance process, ensuring that all engagements are clear of potential conflicts
• Supervise and mentor a team of conflicts personnel to maintain an efficient and thorough conflicts clearance process
• Develop training and education programs for business professionals to raise awareness and enhance understanding of conflicts issues and policies
• Assist the firm in assessing technology solutions to transform the Conflicts Management process to drive compliance and operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction
• Partner with team of internal conflicts attorneys to efficiently manage and clear conflicts in a compliant, and effective manner
• Work with senior leadership to define and implement the firm’s compliance and risk management strategy
• Monitor regulatory changes and industry trends to ensure firm policies remain current and effective
• Provide regular reporting on compliance and risk management activities to executive leadership
• Manage all aspects of client assessment program – questionnaires and surveys, remediation requests/plans, virtual calls, onsite audits, and ongoing communication with client and stakeholders
• Establish records programs methodologies for the management of information in electronic and digital formats
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team responsible for various compliance and risk management functions
• Foster a culture of compliance and ethical decision-making throughout the organization
• Collaborate with various practice groups, IT, HR, finance, and other internal stakeholders to support a firm-wide approach to compliance and risk management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; JD or advanced degree in compliance, risk management, or business preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in compliance, risk management, or related field, ideally within a law firm or legal services industry
• Proven experience in developing and managing compliance programs, with specific knowledge in conflicts management, insurance, and vendor risk
• Strong leadership and team management skills with a demonstrated ability to mentor and guide compliance personnel
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• High ethical standards, with a strong commitment to compliance and regulatory adherence
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and delegate responsibilities in an effective and efficient manner
• Outstanding integrity, solid moral judgment, and the ability to make important decisions under pressure
• Expert problem solver, analytical thinker, and decision-maker
• Ability to work collaboratively and within an established organizational structure with all stakeholders to achieve results

Equal Opportunity Employer