Risk & Best Practice Manager - Bath

Chadwick Nott; Bath; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Bath is looking for a Risk & Best Practice Manager to advise on compliance issues and lead risk projects. This role requires extensive experience in risk and compliance within a law firm and strong knowledge of relevant regulations. The successful candidate will contribute to shaping compliance strategies in a legal environment, working closely with senior leadership. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of working in risk and compliance in a law firm.
• Strong technical knowledge of SRA Standards & Regulations, GDPR, AML.
• Excellent communication, analytical and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Advising on compliance issues from ethics to data protection.
• Leading and delivering risk and compliance projects.
• Monitoring regulatory changes and keeping the firm compliant.

Skills

Risk management

Compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Risk & Best Practice Manager - Bath

Fantastic opportunity to join a Risk & Best Practice team at a top 100 law firm where you will be reporting into the Senior Risk & Best Practice Lawyer.

The role:

• Advising partners and staff on a wide range of compliance issues from ethics and professional standards to data protection and conflicts of interest
• Leading and delivering risk and compliance projects with confidence and clarity
• Collaborating with divisional and business leads on new initiatives, ensuring compliance is built in from the start
• Monitoring and interpreting regulatory changes, keeping the firm ahead of the curve
• Creating and delivering tailored training programmes across divisions
• Drafting and updating policies, bulletins, and precedent documents
• Producing and analysing compliance data to drive process improvements
• Coaching junior team members

What we're looking for:

• Extensive experience of working in risk and compliance in a law firm
• Strong technical knowledge of SRA Standards & Regulations, GDPR, AML, and complaints handling process
• Excellent communication, analytical and report-writing skills
• A proactive mindset and attention to detail

This is more than just a compliance role. It's a chance to work alongside respected leaders in the field where you will contribute to shaping the future of compliance in a leading legal environment.

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

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.