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
The firm offers:

• 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:

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

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.