Associate – Governance & Risk – Cheltenham – 2+ Years PQE
Location: Cheltenham
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with flexible/agile working)
Salary: £55,000 to £75,000 (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.