Inhouse Solicitor COLP And COFFA

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Swansea; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Almost fully remote

Monthly Swansea office visits

Senior autonomous role

Job summary

Swansea-based In-House Solicitor role for COLP & COFA, offering almost fully remote work and immediate start. The candidate will manage regulatory compliance, risk and a small caseload of complex claims, with scope to influence policy and oversee key regulatory responsibilities.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years PQE, experience in claims or related legal field, and a willingness to undertake COLP/COFA duties with strong knowledge of SRA requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' PQE as a qualified Solicitor.
• Experience in claims, litigation, personal injury or related field.
• Experience or willingness to take COLP/COFA responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of SRA regulation and risk management.
• Ability to manage a small number of complex claims with strategic input.

Responsibilities

• Act as Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP) and Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration (COFA).
• Oversee regulatory compliance, risk management and policy implementation.
• Monitor adherence to SRA requirements and professional obligations.
• Oversee COFA financial compliance, controls and reporting.
• Manage a small number of complex claims and provide strategic legal input.
• Advise the business on legal, regulatory and risk issues.
• Maintain compliance records and ensure processes are followed.
• Collaborate with senior management on regulatory and operational needs.

Skills

COLP/COFA responsibilities

Regulatory compliance

SRA regulation

Risk management

Complex claims handling

Advising stakeholders

Independent work

Job description

In-House Solicitor | COLP & COFA

Swansea | £ Competitive Salary | Almost Fully Remote | Immediate Start

A Rare Opportunity for an Experienced Solicitor

Are you an experienced Solicitor with 5+ years' PQE looking for a role that offers genuine flexibility, a manageable workload and the opportunity to take ownership of a firm's legal and regulatory compliance?

We are working with a claims firm in Swansea seeking an experienced In-House Solicitor to act as COLP and COFA, taking responsibility for compliance and regulatory oversight while handling a very small number of complex claims.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor who wants to step away from a traditional, high-volume fee-earning environment and move into a position focused on quality, compliance and complex legal work.

The Role

You will play a key role within the business, combining regulatory responsibility with the management of a limited number of complex claims.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the firm's Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP) and Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration (COFA). Experience not necessary but willing to learn.
• Taking responsibility for regulatory compliance, risk management and the implementation of appropriate policies and procedures. Willing to learn if no experience.
• Monitoring compliance with relevant SRA requirements and professional obligations.
• Overseeing financial compliance, controls and reporting requirements associated with the COFA position.
• Managing approximately one or two complex claims, providing strategic legal input and ensuring matters are handled effectively.
• Advising the business on legal, regulatory and risk-related issues.
• Maintaining appropriate compliance records and ensuring relevant processes are followed.
• Working closely with senior management to support the firm's ongoing regulatory and operational requirements.

Importantly, this is not a high-volume caseload role.

The emphasis is on regulatory oversight, sound judgement and the effective management of a very small number of complex matters.

About You

To be considered, you will ideally have:

• At least 5 years' PQE as a qualified Solicitor.
• Experience in claims, litigation, personal injury or a related legal environment.
• Previous experience acting as a COLP and COFA, or the relevant regulatory and compliance experience to undertake both responsibilities.
• A strong understanding of SRA regulation, risk management and law firm compliance.
• The confidence to advise senior stakeholders and take ownership of compliance matters.
• The ability to manage complex legal issues independently and work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organisational, communication and decision-making skills.
• The ability to start as soon as possible.

What's on Offer?

• Almost fully remote working, with travel to the Swansea office approximately once a month.
• A genuinely manageable caseload, dealing with just one or two complex claims.
• A senior position with responsibility and autonomy.
• The opportunity to focus on compliance, risk and quality rather than volume-driven targets.
• Flexibility and a better work-life balance than many traditional fee-earning roles.
• An opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the running of an established claims business.

The firm is looking for someone who can start ASAP