Solicitor / Risk & Compliance Lead
Hybrid working 3 days per week. Extensive benefits including company profit share.
Reporting to Managing Director.
Why this role matters
As Head of Risk & Compliance you’ll shape how the firm operates, grows and protects its reputation. This role is about building robust, intelligent, commercially aware frameworks that enable the firm to thrive.
About the role
Your role will centre on identifying and mitigating risk across the business, ensuring that robust, effective policies and procedures are not only in place but consistently followed. You’ll act as a key compliance advisor to the firm, providing guidance that balances regulatory requirements with commercial awareness.
You will oversee AML and KYC processes, handle COLP responsibilities and manage all aspects of data protection and GDPR compliance. Regular file reviews and regulatory audits will form part of your remit, along with handling complaints and claims with professionalism and care.
In addition you’ll manage CQS and panel memberships, deliver training to staff on risk and compliance matters and support the firm’s Professional Indemnity renewal process.
About you
* Qualified solicitor with likely 5+ years PQE
* Strong experience in risk & compliance within a legal environment
* Deep understanding of legal and regulatory obligations
* Commercially aware with a pragmatic approach
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Confident advising at all levels of the business
* Strong IT skills and openness to innovation
* Engaging, approachable, and a natural people person
* Detail‑oriented with strong analytical skills
* Positive, proactive, and solutions‑focused
* Calm under pressure and able to meet deadlines
* A true team player who supports colleagues
* Always looking to improve systems and ways of working
Benefits
* 25/28 days annual leave (pro rata) plus statutory holidays
* Company pension and salary sacrifice options
* Paperless technology
* Coaching & personal development
* A genuinely people‑first culture
* High calibre, supportive team
The bigger picture
We have ambitious plans, exciting growth ahead and a clear vision for the future. We’re looking for someone who wants to be part of that journey.
Let’s start with a confidential coffee and an honest conversation.
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