Solicitor

Insight Global; Manchester; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Solicitor / Compliance Officer for a permanent position in Manchester. The role involves overseeing regulatory compliance and governance, managing a light caseload, and supervising a team. Candidates must be qualified solicitors in England and Wales with experience in consumer claims or a similar high-volume legal sector. Strong communication, analytical skills, and supervisory experience are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Must be a Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.
• Experience in consumer-claims or similar high-volume sectors required.
• Prior compliance or regulatory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee regulatory compliance and governance.
• Manage a light caseload with fee-earning responsibilities.
• Supervise and train team members.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Experience in consumer claims

Prior compliance experience

Strong business judgment

Excellent communication skills

Supervisory experience

Job description

One of our Legal Clients is looking for a Senior Solicitor / Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP) to join there team!

This will be a permanent position based in the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance & Governance
• Business Leadership & Operational Insight
• Fee‑Earning Responsibilities (Light Caseload)
• Supervision & Team Management
• Risk Management
• Training & Compliance Culture

Targeting the following skillsets

• You must be a Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.
• Experience within consumer‑claims, financial mis‑selling, or similar high‑volume legal sectors.
• Prior compliance, regulatory, or COLP experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience essential.
• Strong business judgment and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership ability.