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From Legal Counsel to Compliance Officer: tales, tips and takeaways

Join us for this webinar, presented by Murray Grainger, designed for in-house legal professionals looking to better understand the evolving role of compliance within organisations.

  • Event date: 03 June 2026 02:00 PM
  • Event type: Webinar
  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Provided by: The Centre for Legal Leadership

Through practical insights and real-world experience, Murray will explore how compliance differs from legal, where the functions overlap, and how they can collaborate effectively to strengthen business integrity and performance.

Why attend

Gain practical guidance on how legal and compliance teams can work together to drive stronger outcomes across governance, risk, and profitability. The session includes live polls and a Q&A, giving you the opportunity to engage directly.

What you'll learn 

  • Compliance vs Legal: Should they be integrated or operate independently?
  • Skills for Success: What makes an effective Compliance Officer beyond legal training.
  • Business Impact: How strong compliance engagement supports performance and profitability.

About the presenter

Murray Grainger is a qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with 25+ years' experience in legal, business ethics, compliance, governance and risk management. He has worked in private practice, as in-house counsel, head of compliance, country manager for compliance software sales, consultant and trainer.

With his MA Hons in International Relations and German from the University of St Andrews, the Global Executive MBA from IESE Business School and professional certifications in law, artificial intelligence, fraud examination and business communications, Murray combines deep subject matter expertise with dynamic and engaging training delivery.

Fluent in English, French, German and Spanish, he has delivered impactful workshops worldwide on governance, risk & compliance (GRC), business ethics, fair competition, whistleblowing, compliance communications, anti-bribery, conflict of interest and many other topics for corporates including Airbus, L’Oréal, International Airlines Group, leading law firms and business and law schools. Publications in Compliance & Ethics Professional Magazine, FT Expansion and the Institute of Business Ethics. 

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