Risk and Compliance Solicitor

Chadwick Nott Legal Recruitment; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Wellbeing support

Professional development

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Chadwick Nott Legal Recruitment is seeking a Risk & Compliance Solicitor in Bristol. The role supports the firm's regulatory and governance framework with practical advisory work, training, and risk-management initiatives.

You will have 2+ years PQE as a Solicitor in England & Wales, with a solid understanding of SRA Standards and Regulations, and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset. The position offers flexible working around office attendance and a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 2+ years PQE.
• Experience in a law firm environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of SRA Standards and Regulations.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Interest in legal technology and AI considerations.

Responsibilities

• Advising on regulatory and compliance issues across the firm.
• Supporting client onboarding, conflicts and file management processes.
• Reviewing engagement documentation and contractual arrangements.
• Assisting with complaints, claims and regulatory matters.
• Delivering training and guidance to colleagues.
• Supporting internal audits, policy development and continuous improvement.
• Monitoring regulatory developments and communicating key changes.
• Contributing to projects relating to risk, compliance, governance and legal technology, including AI.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

SRA Standards

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Risk & Compliance Solicitor

Bristol

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Solicitor to join the Risk & Compliance team of a highly regarded Top 100 UK law firm with a strong national presence and Legal 500-recognised expertise, playing a key role in supporting and strengthening the firm's regulatory and governance framework.

Working closely with legal and business services teams, you'll provide practical advice on compliance matters, support risk management initiatives and help embed best practice across the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Advising on regulatory and compliance issues across the firm
• Supporting client onboarding, conflicts and file management processes
• Reviewing engagement documentation and contractual arrangements
• Assisting with complaints, claims and regulatory matters
• Delivering training and guidance to colleagues
• Supporting internal audits, policy development and continuous improvement initiatives
• Monitoring regulatory developments and communicating key changes
• Contributing to projects relating to risk, compliance, governance and legal technology, including AI

This is a varied role offering significant stakeholder exposure and the opportunity to influence how risk and compliance is managed across the firm.

Candidate Requirements

You’ll ideally have:

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with at least 2 years' PQE
• Experience of working within a law firm environment
• Knowledge of SRA Standards and Regulations
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Confidence delivering guidance, training and constructive challenge
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach
• An interest in legal technology and the compliance considerations surrounding AI

Previous exposure to risk and compliance work would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to join a respected Legal 500 and Top 100 law firm
• High-profile role with exposure across the wider business
• Potential to work primarily from home, with flexibility around office attendance
• Supportive and inclusive culture
• Strong focus on professional development and career progression
• Comprehensive benefits package and wellbeing support

This is a fantastic opportunity for a solicitor looking to develop their career in risk and compliance within a progressive and nationally recognised law firm.

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