Risk & Compliance Solicitor

Chadwick Nott - South East and Thames Valley; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott – South East and Thames Valley is seeking a Risk & Compliance Solicitor in Southampton. You will advise on SRA compliance, conflicts, engagement documents and governance for AI and legal tech while engaging with partners and senior stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor with 2+ years PQE, strong SRA knowledge and excellent communication skills, offering autonomous, balanced work with hybrid working.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with strong knowledge of SRA regulations.
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management.
• Experience in risk, ethics and compliance within a law firm environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise on SRA compliance, conflicts and engagement documentation.
• Oversee audit outcomes and policy development.
• Monitor regulatory change and implement governance for AI and legal tech.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

SRA regulations

Client onboarding

Internal investigations

AI governance

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Job title: Risk & Compliance Solicitor

Location: Southampton

Salary: £55,000+ DOE

PQE Level: 2-6+ PQE

A well-regarded UK law firm is seeking a Risk & Compliance Solicitor to join its growing team. This is a varied and influential role offering exposure to regulatory compliance, professional ethics, risk management, complaints handling, client onboarding, internal investigations and legal technology governance.

Working closely with partners and senior stakeholders across the business, you will advise on SRA compliance, conflicts, engagement documentation, audit outcomes, policy development and regulatory change. You'll also play a key role in shaping the firm's approach to AI and emerging legal technologies.

The successful candidate will be a qualified solicitor with at least 2 years' PQE, strong knowledge of SRA regulations and excellent communication skills.

Offering high levels of autonomy, genuine work-life balance, hybrid working and the opportunity to influence firm-wide strategy, this is an outstanding opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer seeking a different career path within the legal sector.

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.