We are Thrings; a successful full-service law firm with sector expertise in Agriculture, Banking & Finance, Development of Land, Private Client, and Business Growth. Our dedicated Business Services teams are key to how the firm runs smoothly, including corporate functions, HR, Marketing, Finance, Quality & Risk, Facilities, IT, and legal support teams.
Our teams collaborate with internal colleagues and fee-earners to deliver work for our clients in a diverse range of practice areas. We are proud to be ranked in many areas by the Legal and Chambers, due to our client-centric approach.
Our welcoming and inclusive culture provides an attractive place to work, including the valuable benefit of hybrid working.
About the role
We’re seeking an experienced Solicitor (or other regulated individual) to join our welcoming and inclusive Quality & Risk team.
You’ll act as an Adviser to the firm, offering a first-tier advice service on all aspects of professional conduct including regulatory compliance, risk management, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) legislation and conflicts management.
This fantastic opportunity can be based in our Bristol or Bath office, with travel to our other offices when required.
In addition, day to day, you can expect your responsibilities to include:
1. Working closely with the Quality & Risk team, the COLP and COFA to help analyse the causes of complaints, claims and compliance breaches and assist with remedial action where appropriate
2. Providing supervision and advice on escalations from the centralised Onboarding team
3. Assisting with drafting and maintenance of team guidance, policies, processes and precedents
4. Supporting with internal training regarding best practice, legislation changes and regulatory compliance
5. Liaising with our regulator, alongside relevant colleagues
6. Keeping up to date with professional, legal and best practice developments
About you
We’re extremely proud of the relationship we’ve built with our clients and referrers, being recognised as their trusted legal partner.
Your ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with our fee-earning teams will play a key role in delivering exceptional client service and driving successful outcomes, along with the following experience and attributes:
7. Professional, confident adviser with significant relevant experience and the ability to analyse facts logically, explain complex compliance, best practice, and risk issues clearly in a way that suits the audience
8. Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive, or able to demonstrate equivalent experience, gained working in a similar role
9. Good understanding of relevant legislative and regulatory regimes, including:The SRA HandbookAnti-Money Laundering legislationBribery and Data Protection legislation
10. Strong planning, time management and organisational skills
11. Ability to communicate with, influence and interact appropriately and constructively with people at all levels of the business
12. A team player, who works collaboratively with the team and others
What’s on offer
By joining Thrings you’ll become part of a supportive, inclusive firm offering a relaxed and trusting environment allowing balance between being in the office and working from home. We also offer a great working environment and plenty of social/networking events to get involved with!
In return for your hard work, you can expect to receive a variety of flexible benefits which can be tailored to your personal and family needs including Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Health cash plan and much more.
If this sounds like an exciting opportunity and you have the experience to join our team, we’d love to hear from you.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
No agencies please