Risk and Best Practice Lawyer - Bristol

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking a Risk and Best Practice Lawyer to join their Operations team in Bristol. This role involves managing legal and regulatory risk, supporting supplier contracts, and ensuring compliance with data protection in a hybrid working model. Candidates should have a practicing certificate and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working model

Supportive working culture

Career development opportunities

Recognition for innovation

Wellbeing and work/life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer or legal professional with strong experience in risk and compliance.
• Familiarity with technology or SaaS contracts and data protection is desirable.
• Confidence in advising stakeholders and managing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate supplier contract terms.
• Ensure alignment with internal policies and ISO standards.
• Support supplier onboarding and data protection due diligence.
• Advise on third-party risk and due diligence requirements.
• Provide input on adoption of new technologies.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments.
• Assist with training and awareness initiatives.
• Prepare reports and support audit-related changes.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving abilities

Proactive management

Education

Practicing Certificate

Job description

Risk and Best Practice Lawyer - Bristol

Location: Bristol

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)

Salary: £60,000 to £85,000

A leading UK law firm is seeking a Risk and Best Practice Lawyer to join its Operations team in Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to play a strategic role in managing legal and regulatory risk, supporting supplier and technology contracts, and advising on data protection compliance in a forward-thinking, award-winning environment.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for a broad range of risk and compliance activities, including:

• Reviewing, negotiating, and drafting supplier contract terms
• Ensuring alignment with internal policies and ISO standards
• Supporting supplier onboarding and data protection due diligence
• Advising on third‑party risk and due diligence requirements
• Providing input on the adoption of new technologies, including generative AI
• Monitoring legal and regulatory developments
• Assisting with training and awareness initiatives
• Preparing reports and supporting audit‑related changes

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified lawyer or legal professional with:

• A Practicing Certificate or strong in‑house/private practice experience
• Knowledge of technology or SaaS contracts and data protection (desirable)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• A proactive and organised approach to managing competing priorities
• Confidence in advising stakeholders across the business
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving abilities

Benefits

• A flexible hybrid working model (2‑3 days in‑office per week)
• A supportive and inclusive working culture
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Recognition for innovation and high‑quality work
• A strong commitment to wellbeing and work/life balance

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

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

The firm is an equal opportunities employer 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, culture or any 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.