Associate Governance & Risk

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Bristol is seeking an Associate for its Governance & Risk team. This role requires a qualified lawyer with at least 2 years' experience in risk and compliance. You will provide legal support on matters including anti-money laundering, data protection, and internal compliance. The firm promotes a flexible working environment and encourages continuous professional development. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and inclusive setting.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support for work/life balance

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' PQE, ideally within risk & compliance or litigation.
• Experience managing key processes and procedures.
• Interest in transitioning to a risk and compliance role.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and regulatory support for risk and compliance matters.
• Support improvements to firmwide processes and risk systems.
• Advise partners and business teams on compliance issues.

Skills

Strong knowledge of conflicts, AML and financial crime

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders

Ability to work independently

Ability to manage competing priorities

Education

Qualified lawyer with 2+ years PQE

Job description

Associate - Governance & Risk - Bristol - 2+ Years PQE

Location: Bristol

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with flexible/agile working)

Salary: £55,000 to £75,000 (depending on experience)

A forward thinking and people centred law firm is seeking an Associate to join its Governance & Risk team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified lawyer with at least 2 years' experience to support the firm's regulatory, risk and compliance framework within a collaborative, innovative and commercially aware environment.

The Role

You will work as an experienced member of the Governance & Risk team, providing legal and regulatory support across a wide range of internal risk and compliance matters, including:

• Conflicts of interest
• Anti money laundering and financial crime
• Data protection and information governance
• SRA Accounts Rules
• Claims and complaints handling
• Advising partners, lawyers and business services teams
• Supporting improvements to firmwide processes and risk systems
• Contributing to a culture of strong governance and high professional standards

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified lawyer who can demonstrate:

• Minimum 2 years' PQE, ideally within risk & compliance, professional indemnity or litigation
• Strong knowledge of conflicts, AML and financial crime (highly desirable)
• Experience managing key processes and procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A proactive, solutions focused mindset
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Interest in transitioning from fee earning into a specialist risk and compliance role

Benefits

The firm offers:

• A flexible, friendly and inclusive working culture
• Agile working arrangements and support for work/life balance
• A collaborative team of experienced risk specialists
• Opportunities for professional development and long term career growth
• A culture that encourages creativity, commercial awareness and continuous improvement

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential discussion, please contact:

Olivia Reed
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]

The employer is an equal opportunities organisation and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*