Associate – Governance & Risk – Exeter – 2+ Years PQE
Location: Exeter
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with flexible/agile working)
Salary: £50,000 to £65,000 (depending on experience)

A forward thinking and people centred law firm is seeking an Associate to join its Governance & Risk team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified lawyer with at least 2 years’ experience to support the firm’s regulatory, risk and compliance framework within a collaborative, innovative and commercially aware environment.

The Role
You will work as an experienced member of the Governance & Risk team, providing legal and regulatory support across a wide range of internal risk and compliance matters, including:

• Conflicts of interest
• Anti money laundering and financial crime
• Data protection and information governance
• SRA Accounts Rules
• Claims and complaints handling
• Advising partners, lawyers and business services teams
• Supporting improvements to firmwide processes and risk systems
• Contributing to a culture of strong governance and high professional standards

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified lawyer who can demonstrate:

• Minimum 2 years’ PQE, ideally within risk & compliance, professional indemnity or litigation
• Strong knowledge of conflicts, AML and financial crime (highly desirable)
• Experience managing key processes and procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A proactive, solutions focused mindset
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Interest in transitioning from fee earning into a specialist risk and compliance role

Benefits
The firm offers:

• A flexible, friendly and inclusive working culture
• Agile working arrangements and support for work/life balance
• A collaborative team of experienced risk specialists
• Opportunities for professional development and long term career growth
• A culture that encourages creativity, commercial awareness and continuous improvement

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential discussion, please contact:

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

The employer is an equal opportunities organisation and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs. Pre employment screening may apply, including DBS, financial checks and verification of employment history and right to work.