Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Nechells; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking a detail-oriented Compliance Solicitor with 4-5 years PQE to join their Birmingham office. This role involves providing regulatory advice, ensuring compliance with legal frameworks, and strengthening the firm's risk management. Ideal candidates will have a solid regulatory background and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years PQE in regulatory compliance or professional standards.
• Strong understanding of SRA, AML, and GDPR.
• Experience in compliance-focused roles within legal environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical legal advice on a wide range of compliance issues.
• Advise on compliance with SRA Standards and AML/CTF.
• Conduct internal audits and respond to compliance queries.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Attention to Detail

Legal Advice

Communication

Analytical Approach

Education

UK-qualified solicitor

Job description

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Location: Birmingham (Office-based, 5 days per week)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded and detail-focused Compliance Solicitor (4–5 PQE) to join a leading UK law firm in-house Risk & Compliance team on a permanent basis. Based in our Birmingham office five days a week, this role sits at the heart of a fast-paced, regulated legal environment and plays a key part in upholding and developing our compliance and risk management framework.

This is a hands-on role for a proactive legal professional who can combine deep regulatory knowledge with a practical, business-focused approach. You will work closely with stakeholders across the business to ensure ongoing adherence to legal, regulatory, and professional obligations, while helping to embed a strong culture of risk awareness and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical, commercially aware legal advice on a wide range of compliance and regulatory issues.
• Advise on and support compliance with the SRA Standards and Regulations, AML/CTF requirements, GDPR, and related frameworks.
• Assist in reviewing, updating, and implementing internal compliance policies and procedures.
• Conduct internal audits, file reviews, and contribute to regulatory reporting and oversight activities.
• Respond to day-to-day compliance queries from legal and business support teams, offering timely and effective guidance.
• Investigate and report on breaches, complaints, or regulatory concerns, working closely with senior stakeholders.
• Support the development and delivery of internal compliance training and awareness initiatives.
• Contribute to ongoing risk mitigation work and the continuous improvement of internal compliance processes.

Skills & Experience

• UK-qualified solicitor with 4–5 years’ PQE, ideally with experience in regulatory compliance or professional standards within a legal environment.
• Strong understanding of the SRA regulatory framework, AML legislation, and GDPR.
• Previous experience in a compliance-focused role within a law firm or legal services business is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to distil complex information clearly.
• Strong attention to detail and a thorough, analytical approach to regulatory matters.
• Commercially astute, with the ability to provide risk-aware and pragmatic advice.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-moving, regulated environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a modern, forward-thinking legal business and contribute meaningfully to its compliance and risk management function. If you're a motivated Compliance solicitor looking to take the next step in your compliance career, we’d love to hear from you.