Senior Risk & Best Practice Lawyer - Bristol - 3+ Years PQE

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Discretionary bonus

Generous pension

Private medical insurance

Biennial private health assessment

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Chadwick Nott seeks a Senior Risk & Best Practice Lawyer in Bristol with 3+ years PQE to lead risk and compliance advisory across the firm. The role combines supervising risk professionals, advising on SRA standards, GDPR and AML matters, and supporting policy development.

The position is permanent, full-time, with hybrid working in Bristol. A solicitor/barrister qualification and strong ethical, client-care focus are essential, along with experience in risk management and contract review.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in risk management within a law firm or professional services
• Strong knowledge of SRA Standards & Regulations, PoCA, GDPR and AML regimes
• Ability to provide senior level regulatory and risk advisory services
• Experience with contractual matters including limitation of liability and UCTA
• Proven line management experience and ability to lead a team

Responsibilities

• Deliver high level risk and compliance advice to partners, fee earners and business services teams
• Supervise and develop members of the Risk & Best Practice team
• Advise on GDPR/Data Protection, AML matters and data breaches
• Review client terms, outside counsel guidelines and supplier contracts
• Lead renewals for PI insurance and regulatory registrations
• Deliver internal training and support ISO audits and recertification

Skills

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Policy drafting

Team leadership

Education

3+ years PQE

Solicitor/Barrister qualification

Tools

ISO standards

Internal quality audits

Job description

Senior Risk & Best Practice Lawyer - Bristol - 3+ Years PQE

Location: Bristol (Hybrid working)

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £60,000 to £75,000

A leading commercial law firm is seeking a Senior Risk & Best Practice Lawyer to join its growing Risk & Best Practice team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced risk professional to take on a senior advisory role, supporting partners, fee earners and business services teams across all areas of regulatory compliance, professional standards and risk management.

The Role

You'll be responsible for delivering high level risk and compliance advice while supervising and developing members of the Risk & Best Practice team. Your work will include:

• Supervising and line managing risk lawyers and risk professionals
• Providing senior level advice on SRA Standards & Regulations, conflicts of interest and ethical issues
• Advising on GDPR/Data Protection, DSARs, data breaches and AML matters
• Providing wider regulatory advice including Market Abuse, Bribery Act, ECCTA and related legislation
• Reviewing and advising on client terms, outside counsel guidelines and supplier contracts
• Advising on engagement letters and terms of business
• Managing PI claims and complaints, including reporting to insurers and coordinating investigations
• Drafting, updating and communicating policies and procedures
• Designing and improving risk processes and supporting internal audit programmes
• Delivering internal training and commissioning external training
• Leading annual renewals including PI insurance, practising certificate renewal and regulatory registrations
• Supporting ISO audits and Cyber Essentials Plus recertification
• Acting as an ambassador for the firm in dealings with external stakeholders

Candidate Requirements

• A current practising certificate (Solicitor or Barrister preferred)
• 3+ years' PQE with strong experience in law firm risk management
• Excellent knowledge of PoCA, Bribery Act, GDPR/Data Protection Act, ML Regulations and SRA Standards & Regulations
• Ability to advise on contractual issues including limitation of liability and UCTA
• Familiarity with negligence principles and PI claims reporting
• Strong understanding of ethical principles, client care, conflicts, confidentiality and disclosure
• Awareness of Solicitors Accounts Rules
• Experience with ISO standards or internal quality audits (advantageous)
• Calm, professional and commercially aware approach
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proven line management experience
• Strong team working skills and diplomatic leadership style

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Minimum 25 days' holiday (plus option to buy up to 5 additional days)
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Generous pension
• Private medical insurance
• Biennial private health assessment
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Strong wellbeing programme and inclusive culture

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 from all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any 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.