Senior Associate - Risk & Compliance - Bristol - 4+ Years PQE

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; Presencial; GBP 65.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits package

Descripción de la vacante

A national law firm in Bristol seeks a Senior Associate in Risk & Compliance. The role requires at least 4 years' PQE and involves managing claims, advising on regulatory issues, and collaborating with a dynamic team. This position offers a supportive culture, hybrid working options, and excellent salary of £65,000 to £80,000. Ideal candidates are solicitors with strong analytical and communication skills, ready to tackle strategic challenges.

Formación

• 4+ years’ PQE in law firm regulation or similar fields.
• Experience with solicitors' PI claims and complaints handling.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organisational skills.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with claims handling and liaise with stakeholders.
• Manage complaints per firm’s procedures.
• Advise on risk related issues.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to manage workloads

Proactive approach

Collaborative mindset

Educación

Qualified Solicitor

Descripción del empleo

Senior Associate - Risk & Compliance - Bristol - 4+ Years PQE
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time or Part-time (hybrid working available)
Salary: £65,000 to £80,000 (depending on experience)

A reputable national law firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join its expanding Risk & Compliance team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced lawyer to take on a strategic, varied and influential role within a collaborative department that plays a crucial part in maintaining the firm’s regulatory and ethical standards.

The Role

As a key member of the Risk & Compliance team, you will be involved in:

• Assisting with claims handling, including liaising with fee earners, insurers, brokers, panel solicitors and other stakeholders
• Managing complaints in line with the firm’s procedures
• Advising internal and external stakeholders on risk related issues
• Supporting the Director of Legal and Commercial Risk with strategic and operational matters
• Advising on regulatory queries relating to the SRA Standards & Regulations, Principles and Codes of Conduct, as well as equivalent rules in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland
• Liaising with regulators where required
• Reviewing, updating and drafting policies
• Collaborating with colleagues across multiple office locations

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified Solicitor with:

• 4+ years’ PQE, with experience in law firm regulation, solicitors' PI claims, complaints handling or commercial contract work
• Strong analytical, communication and organisational skills
• The ability to manage competing workloads and deadlines
• A proactive, forward‑thinking and solutions‑focused approach
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to support junior team members

Benefits

• A supportive and collaborative team culture
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• Exposure to high quality, varied and strategic risk work
• Opportunities for professional development and progression
• A competitive salary and benefits package

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

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The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

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.