Associate - Risk & Best Practice

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Bristol is looking for an Associate in Risk & Best Practice. This role involves advising on legal risks, regulatory compliance, and engaging with clients on various contractual matters. The ideal candidate has solid experience in legal risk and compliance and enjoys working in a collaborative environment. This position supports a hybrid working model, fostering work-life balance in a values-driven organization.

Qualifications

• Current practising certificate or substantial experience in legal risk and compliance.
• Strong background in commercial contract review and negotiation.
• Working knowledge of the SRA Handbook and key regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Review and advise on client engagement terms and internal policies.
• Support business development from a compliance perspective.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments.

Skills

Legal risk and compliance

Commercial contract review

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Adaptability

Job description

Associate - Risk & Best Practice
Location: Bristol

New fantastic opening to join a forward-thinking Risk & Best Practice team where your expertise will shape how a leading law firm manages risk, drives compliance, and supports business growth.

This is a standout opportunity to step into a broad, high-impact role working across the business, advising on everything from client contracts to regulatory change.

The Role

As a Risk & Regulatory Associate, you'll play a key role in the firm's success and you can expect your day-to-day duties to include:

• Reviewing and advising on client engagement terms, codes of conduct, and internal policies
• Supporting business development and marketing from a compliance perspective
• Leading updates to engagement letters and terms of business
• Advising on secondments, international work, and subcontracting arrangements
• Developing and maintaining compliance policies and procedures
• Monitoring legal and regulatory developments and driving change where needed
• Delivering training and raising awareness of risk and compliance issues
• Providing legal research and advice on regulatory matters (e.g. SRA Standards & Regulations)
• Supporting internal audits and continuous improvement initiatives
• Representing the team on internal projects and committees
• Mentoring junior colleagues and helping grow the team's capabilities

Candidate Requirements

Ideally, you'll bring:

• A current practising certificate or solid experience in legal risk and compliance
• Strong background in commercial contract review and negotiation
• Working knowledge of the SRA Handbook and key regulatory frameworks (e.g. AML)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, adaptable approach to juggling priorities and deadlines.
• A passion for continuous improvement and knowledge-sharing

Whether you're returning to the profession after a break or transitioning from private practice or another sector, or perhaps currently in a similar role simply seeking a change, then we would love to hear from you.

Our client offer a hybrid working model that supports flexibility and work-life balance.

The successful candidate will join a values-led organisation that's consistently recognised for its culture, people-first approach, and commitment to excellence.

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929

(m) 07435 943574

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*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.*