Risk & Compliance Lawyer - Regulatory Strategy & Training

Chadwick Nott; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Collaborative team environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking a Risk and Best Practice Lawyer to join its Bristol office. The role focuses on risk, compliance and regulatory matters, helping the firm manage complex issues and strengthen operational controls in a busy national practice.

You will advise on investigations, liaise with brokers and insurers, support client complaints handling, and contribute to training and policy development. The position offers hybrid working and strong career development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in law firm risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of the SRA Standards and Regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to explain complex issues clearly to diverse audiences.
• Collaborative, supportive, solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Advise on risk, compliance and professional standards matters.
• Assist investigations into potential negligence issues.
• Liaise with stakeholders, brokers, insurers and panel firms.
• Support investigations and handling of client complaints.
• Investigate regulatory breaches and identify root causes.
• Assist with practising certificate renewals and authorisations.
• Contribute to PI insurance renewal and wider programmes.
• Advise on onboarding senior lateral hires from a regulatory standpoint.
• Design and deliver training for legal and business services teams.
• Monitor developments to identify emerging risks.
• Help develop risk management frameworks and policies.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified solicitor

CiLEx lawyer

Job description

Chadwick Nott is seeking a Risk and Best Practice Lawyer to join its Bristol office. The role focuses on risk, compliance and regulatory matters, helping the firm manage complex issues and strengthen operational controls in a busy national practice.

You will advise on investigations, liaise with brokers and insurers, support client complaints handling, and contribute to training and policy development. The position offers hybrid working and strong career development within a supportive team.