Risk and Compliance Lawyer - Devon / Somerset

Chadwick Nott; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking an experienced Risk and Compliance Lawyer to join their Devon/Somerset office. The role involves supporting regulatory, governance and risk management, and overseeing the complaints process to ensure regulatory requirements are met.

You will work closely with partners and senior stakeholders, advising on risk, compliance and the firm’s professional obligations while driving improvements and training across the firm.

Qualifications

• Experience in risk and compliance and regulatory matters.
• Effective communicator with strong analytical skills.
• Experience managing complaints in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance the firm's risk and compliance framework.
• Provide advice on regulatory, ethical, and professional obligations.
• Oversee the complaints process to ensure fair and compliant handling.
• Support investigation and resolution of client complaints and identify improvements.
• Monitor legislative changes and implement updates.
• Support AML, financial crime, sanctions and anti-bribery compliance.
• Conduct compliance monitoring, audits and internal reviews.
• Investigate risk incidents and regulatory concerns.
• Prepare reports for senior leadership.
• Develop and deliver risk and compliance training across the firm.

Skills

Regulatory understanding

Risk management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Job description

Risk and Compliance Lawyer - Devon / Somerset

Looking to take the next step in your risk and compliance career? This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Risk & Compliance professional to join a highly regarded Westcountry law firm with a strong reputation and multiple offices across the region. Having worked closely with this firm, I can confidently vouch for the quality of its people, collaborative culture, and the genuine opportunities for professional development and progression. As Risk & Compliance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the firm's regulatory, governance, and risk management activities. Working closely with partners and senior stakeholders, you will help ensure the firm continues to meet its professional obligations, maintain high standards of client service, and effectively manage risk across the business. The role also includes oversight of the firm's complaints process, ensuring matters are handled appropriately, lessons are identified where necessary, and regulatory requirements are met.

The Role

• Maintaining and enhancing the firm's risk and compliance framework.
• Providing advice and guidance on regulatory, ethical, and professional obligations.
• Overseeing the firm's complaints process, ensuring complaints are managed professionally, fairly, and in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Supporting the investigation and resolution of client complaints and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Monitoring changes in legislation and regulation and implementing necessary updates.
• Supporting compliance with anti-money laundering (AML), financial crime, sanctions, and anti-bribery requirements.
• Conducting compliance monitoring, audits, and internal reviews.
• Investigating risk incidents, compliance breaches, and regulatory concerns where required.
• Preparing reports and management information for senior leadership.
• Developing and delivering risk and compliance training across the firm.

About You

You will have experience in a risk and compliance and be confident dealing with a broad range of matters. You will be an effective communicator with strong analytical skills and the ability to build positive working relationships across the firm.

Experience of managing complaints within a regulated environment would be advantageous, alongside a good understanding of risk management principles and regulatory compliance.

Why Join?

• Join a well-regarded and growing West Country firm with a strong reputation in family law
• Be part of a supportive, collaborative team with a genuine focus on quality and client care
• Benefit from a competitive salary and attractive benefits package
• Clear opportunities for career progression within a firm that is in growth mode
• Enjoy a positive and inclusive working environment with long-term career prospects

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.*