Risk & Compliance Manager – Governance & AML

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

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.