Solicitor - Quality & Risk - Bristol - 3+ Years PQE

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in Bristol is seeking a Quality & Risk Solicitor with over 3 years of post-qualification experience. This role involves advising on compliance, risk management, and professional conduct, and requires strong knowledge of related legislation. The firm values a collaborative work environment and offers hybrid working arrangements, along with benefits such as private medical insurance and regular social events. Ideal candidates are analytical and possess excellent organisational skills.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Cash Plan

Regular social and networking events

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in compliance/risk role.
• Strong knowledge of legislative and regulatory regimes.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to explain complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on professional conduct and compliance matters.
• Analyse complaints, claims, and breaches.
• Draft and maintain guidance and policies.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Anti-Money Laundering legislation

Bribery and Data Protection legislation

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Influencing skills

Education

3+ years PQE or equivalent

Job description

Solicitor - Quality & Risk - Bristol - 3+ Years PQE

Location: Bristol

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week, hybrid flexibility)

Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 (depending on experience)

A respected law firm is seeking a Quality & Risk Solicitor (or other regulated professional) with 3+ years' post-qualification experience (or equivalent) to join its busy and well-established Quality & Risk team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a collaborative environment with a strong focus on compliance, professional conduct, and client service.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for providing first-tier advice and support across the firm on professional conduct and compliance matters, including:

• Advising on regulatory compliance, risk management, AML legislation, and conflicts management
• Working closely with the Quality & Risk team, COLP and COFA to analyse complaints, claims, and breaches, assisting with remedial action
• Supervising and advising on escalations from the centralised Onboarding team
• Drafting and maintaining guidance, policies, processes, and precedents
• Supporting internal training on best practice, legislation changes, and regulatory compliance
• Liaising with regulators alongside colleagues
• Keeping up to date with professional, legal, and best practice developments

Candidate Requirements

• 3+ years PQE (or equivalent experience) in a similar compliance/risk role
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislative and regulatory regimes, including:
  • The SRA Handbook
  • Anti-Money Laundering legislation
  • Bribery and Data Protection legislation
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to explain complex issues clearly to different audiences
• Strong planning, time management, and organisational skills
• Confidence in influencing and interacting constructively at all levels of the business
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach

Benefits

• A supportive and inclusive working environment
• Hybrid working arrangements for work-life balance
• Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Health Cash Plan, and other flexible benefits
• Regular social and networking events

How to Apply

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

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

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.*