Lawyer

Map Room; Nechells; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Map Room is seeking a Senior Compliance Lawyer to join its in-house Risk & Compliance function. Based in one of Birmingham, Stoke or Oxford, you will influence the firm's regulatory framework and risk culture while working closely with senior leadership.

The successful candidate will be UK-qualified with 3+ PQE, strong SRA knowledge, AML/CTF and GDPR experience, and the ability to translate complex rules into practical guidance across the business.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with UK regulatory experience.
• Experience handling complaints and regulatory investigations.
• Knowledge of SRA Standards & Regulations and AML/CTF obligations.
• Experience with data privacy/GDPR compliance and DSARs is helpful.
• Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear, practical and commercially focused legal advice on regulatory and compliance matters.
• Advise on compliance with SRA Standards & Regulations, AML/CTF obligations, GDPR and wider regulatory frameworks.
• Provide guidance on ethical and compliance issues arising in client matters, including conflicts of interest and confidentiality.
• Act as a key point of contact for day-to-day compliance queries across legal and business support teams.
• Support the ongoing development, review and implementation of internal compliance policies, procedures and controls.
• Conduct internal audits and file reviews, identifying risks and recommending remedial action where required.
• Investigate ethical breaches and compliance violations, recommending corrective actions and reporting to the SRA where necessary.
• Respond to Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and manage data-related complaints.
• Assist with regulatory reporting and monitoring activity.
• Support business growth initiatives, including acquisition integration from a compliance perspective.
• Assist in the design and delivery of internal training programmes and compliance initiatives.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the firm's risk management and governance framework.

Skills

UK-qualified solicitor

PQE 3+ years

SRA framework knowledge

AML/CTF obligations

Data protection (GDPR)

Regulatory investigations

Ethical guidance

Excellent communication

Analytical thinking

Commercially minded

Job description

Senior Compliance Lawyer

Location: Birmingham, Stoke or Oxford

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Compliance Lawyer to join the in-house Risk & Compliance function of a leading national law firm. This is a key hire within a well-established and highly regarded compliance team, offering genuine influence over the firm's regulatory and risk framework.

Based full-time in either the Oxford, Birmingham or Stoke office, this role will see you working closely with senior leadership and stakeholders across the business, playing a central role in ensuring regulatory compliance while shaping a strong, proactive risk culture.

This position is ideally suited to a commercially aware and technically strong solicitor who thrives in a fast-paced, regulated legal environment and is keen to step into a visible, value-adding role.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clear, practical and commercially focused legal advice on a broad range of regulatory and compliance matters.
• Advise on compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations, AML/CTF obligations, GDPR and wider regulatory frameworks.
• Provide guidance on ethical and compliance issues arising in client matters, including conflicts of interest, handling privileged information and adherence to the Solicitors Accounts Rules (in collaboration with Finance).
• Act as a key point of contact for day-to-day compliance queries across legal and business support teams.
• Support the ongoing development, review and implementation of internal compliance policies, procedures and controls.
• Conduct internal audits and file reviews, identifying risks and recommending remedial action where required.
• Handle complaints end-to-end, including drafting responses, liaising with clients, colleagues and the Legal Ombudsman, and overseeing remediation actions.
• Investigate ethical breaches and compliance violations, recommending corrective actions and reporting to the SRA where necessary.
• Respond to Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and manage data-related complaints.
• Investigate and manage data breaches, working closely with Technology teams, advising on mitigation measures and coordinating reporting to clients and regulators.
• Assist with regulatory reporting and monitoring activity.
• Support business growth initiatives, including acquisition integration from a compliance perspective.
• Assist in the design and delivery of internal training programmes and compliance initiatives.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the firm's risk management and governance framework.

Skills & Experience

• UK-qualified solicitor with 3+ years' PQE, ideally within regulatory, compliance or professional standards.
• Strong knowledge of the SRA regulatory framework, AML/CTF obligations and data protection legislation.
• Proven experience handling complaints, regulatory issues and compliance investigations within a legal or regulated environment.
• Experience advising on ethical issues such as conflicts of interest and confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory matters into clear, practical guidance.
• Highly analytical, with strong attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Commercially minded, with the ability to deliver pragmatic, risk-aware advice in a fast-moving environment.
• Confident working both autonomously and collaboratively within a professional, regulated setting.