Risk & Compliance Senior Solicitor

Chadwick Nott; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious UK Top 100 law firm seeks an experienced Risk & Compliance Senior Solicitor to join their Business Excellence team. This role involves advising on legal risk, ensuring regulatory compliance, and shaping firmwide risk strategies, with opportunities for career advancement. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, excellent judgement, and a PQE of 5+ years, aiming to make a significant impact within a supportive and inclusive firm culture.

Qualifications

• Act as a trusted advisor on SRA Codes of Conduct and AML regulations.
• Manage regulatory compliance, client onboarding, and internal audits.
• Shape and implement firmwide risk strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on legal risk and compliance matters.
• Support the Business Excellence team in risk management.
• Grow into a Deputy MLRO role in the future.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent judgement

Education

PQE Level: 5+

Job description

Job title: Risk & Compliance Senior Solicitor
Location: Southampton
Salary: £78k-£90k - depending on experience
PQE Level: 5+
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-time

We're working with a prestigious UK Top 100 law firm to recruit a talented Risk & Compliance Solicitor for a rare and exciting opportunity within their high-performing Business Excellence team. This is a standout role for someone passionate about legal risk, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance.

You'll act as a trusted advisor on the SRA Codes of Conduct, AML, financial crime, breach management, client onboarding, and internal audit, while helping to shape and implement firmwide risk strategies. With the chance to grow into a Deputy MLRO role, this is a perfect next step for a commercially minded solicitor with excellent judgement and strong communication skills.

The firm offers first-class infrastructure, cutting-edge technology, and a supportive and inclusive culture. If you're looking to make a real impact in a firm that takes risk seriously, this is a great opportunity not to be missed.

For more information on this role or other opportunities within Hampshire or the Southeast in general please do get in touch with Will Webster at Chadwick Nott:

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*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. 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. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*