Risk & Compliance Counsel: Client Terms & Policies

QED Legal; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & flexible working

Competitive benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

QED Legal is seeking a Risk Lawyer to join its national law firm client’s growing Risk & Compliance function. The role is hybrid with offices in Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham or Scotland.

You will advise on engagement terms, guidelines, panel appointments and commercial contracts, while supporting governance matters and regulatory obligations. The ideal candidate is a Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years’ PQE, equipped to manage regulatory risk, stakeholder expectations and tight deadlines within

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years’ PQE in a law firm setting.

Responsibilities

• Advising on client engagement terms and external guidelines.
• Supporting partnership governance and lateral hires.
• Advising on SRA standards and regulatory obligations.
• Assisting with supplier agreements, policy reviews and risk projects.
• Collaborating with senior stakeholders on regulatory matters.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Commercial contracts

Education

Solicitor with 3+ PQE

Job description

QED Legal is seeking a Risk Lawyer to join its national law firm client’s growing Risk & Compliance function. The role is hybrid with offices in Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham or Scotland.

You will advise on engagement terms, guidelines, panel appointments and commercial contracts, while supporting governance matters and regulatory obligations. The ideal candidate is a Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years’ PQE, equipped to manage regulatory risk, stakeholder expectations and tight deadlines within