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Today, Leonid's Jamie Browne and Philip Redhead will be leading a discussion with the Swiss DPO Association ASDPO in Geneva, sharing the latest trends and insights in data privacy recruitment. Topics to be covered include what skills and qualifications are currently in high demand and how job-seekers can maximise their chances of securing their dream role.

Check out the latest podcast from DOJÖ Consulting Group which features our very own Jamie Browne talking about the current recruitment market for trade compliance. It's well worth a listen if you are either hiring in this space, or looking for a new role.

Mary Shirley, a leading voice in the compliance world - and current Chief Compliance Officer at ScionHealth - recently met with Leonid's Jamie Browne to discuss a range of people-focused topics, including the challenges faced by compliance professionals due to its perception of being a less 'mature' discipline compared with other governance functions. Other talking points include: 💡 The importance of earning respect and buy-in - and how patience plays a key part in this 💡 The significance of job titles and the importance of clearly defining the scope of responsibility for compliance roles 💡 Advice for compliance professionals who feel their title doesn't match their level of responsibility 💡 The evolving role of compliance professionals within the context of ethics and integrity 💡 Challenges with attracting top compliance talent and the importance of resourcing and supporting compliance teams You can view the full episode here, or head to Spotify and our channel there – ‘Leonid Live Lounge’. #compliancepodcast #leonidlivelounge

Leonid's Jamie Browne has been busy recording podcasts with industry thought leaders over the past couple of weeks - but on this occasion, he got to be the guest! Jamie was invited to join Adam Turteltaub CCEP, CHC on the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE) podcast for a 15-minute chat about the compliance recruitment market, including what skills are in high demand right now and how to ensure a successful recruitment process. Jamie also shared some top tips for job-seekers, around salaries, flexible working and employer expectations. Whether you are hiring in compliance or looking for a new role, this podcast is definitely worth a listen! (Link in post below, and in comments).

Last week, team Leonid headed away for another epic summer party - this time, in sunny Valencia. We enjoyed the beach (even taking a dip in the remarkably warm sea), the historic old town, lots of tasty tapas and sangria and most of all, each other's company. For Jessica, John and Ben, it was their first Leonid offsite - as they only joined the business a couple of weeks ago! These gatherings are such an important part of Leonid's culture; enabling us to create special memories and bond in person. Although we are dispersed across the UK, Spain and France, we very much feel like 'one team' and these opportunities to meet up regularly in person are one of the main reasons why. Huge thanks to James and Jamie for their generosity in putting on these amazing trips!

It’s been a busy and buzzing week at Leonid HQ, as we’ve welcomed three new joiners onboard! Jessica Kraintz, Ben Worsley and John Muir have all joined our innovation incentives team as we look to bolster our global presence and further establish our reputation as the leading recruiter in this niche. Jessica joins Leonid with more than 20 years’ experience in executive search and business development. Originally from the US, Jessica historically spent the majority of her career working in London. Bi-lingual in English and French, Jessica is now based in France but her work at Leonid will span all the key markets across continental Europe. Jessica says: “I'm really looking forward to diving into the fascinating world of R&D Incentives and building out the European side of the business.” Ben is no stranger to the world of innovation incentives, as he joins us from Brook Street, where he worked for several years and latterly as Principal Consultant in this niche. Having recently got married, it’s an exciting time of change for Ben, who looks forward to further extending Leonid’s presence in both the UK and the growing US market. He will be based in the UK. Ben says: “I’m very excited to have joined the market leading recruitment firm in the innovation incentives space – the Leonid model is truly exceptional and I look forward to using this and giving both our candidates and clients a high quality and efficient service.” John also joins us from Brook Street, and takes up the role of Delivery Consultant, supporting Ben in growing our Innovation Incentives division and providing a smooth, efficient and professional service for our candidates. John says: “I’m excited by this next chapter and to be working for a firm with such a great reputation.” Our three newest recruits have had a pretty full onboarding schedule this week, but now they have our quarterly offsite trip to Valencia next week to look forward to – so it’s been a perfect time for them to join the team!

The first few weeks in a new trade compliance role are crucial. A proactive approach is essential, to enable the new recruit to make the most of the onboarding period. We explore this topic further in our latest blog post, which has kindly been written by a guest author, Nicolas Urien from DOJÖ Consulting Group. Nicolas shares insights based on his own personal experience - both as a consultant and a former in-house trade leader. #tradecompliancecareers #tradecompliancejobs

In our latest podcast, Jamie Browne, Managing Director of Leonid's corporate governance division interviews Andrew McBride, the former Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at Albemarle, a specialty chemicals company. The pair discuss Andrew's journey at Albemarle, including his experience dealing with the FCPA investigation, as well as future trends in the compliance and governance space. Andrew additionally shares insights on building a compliance team, the pros and cons of centralising a compliance team and the skills which compliance professionals need to thrive in today's volatile world. They also touch on the evolving landscape of legal and compliance risk, including areas such as data privacy, human rights, and sustainability. You can watch the full discussion here, or head to our Spotify channel - Leonid Live Lounge. #corporategovernancepodcast #compliancepodcast #leonidlivelounge

General Counsels have found their responsibilities expanding in recent years, particularly with respect to ESG compliance and data privacy. As such, the skills, knowledge and experience required to successfully undertake this role have changed. Leonid's Philip Redhead met with Alessio Santoriello of ZTE Italia to discuss this topic, including what typical career pathways look like and how to most efficiently scale and build an in-house legal function. #generalcounsels #inhouselegal #podcast

Leonid's Live Lounge has well and truly taken off! Our inaugural guest was Tahir Latif, FIP AIGP - undoubtedly one of the most prominent and knowledgable thought leaders when it comes to data privacy and AI governance. Tahir spoke with Leonid's Tom Woods and they covered a number of topics, from building an effective and diverse team to the global impact of the EU AI Act. Here's a short clip; you can also view the full session via our Spotify channel: 'Leonid Live Lounge'.