Compliance Solicitor / CILEX Lawyer – Fletchers Group
Hybrid – North West Office Base. Office Locations: Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Bolton, Southport, Newcastle, Reading, Birmingham, Northampton, Cambridge. Hybrid working available – flexibility to work from home and collaborate in‑office when needed.
We are seeking a qualified legal professional with a passion for driving best‑practice compliance in a modern legal environment.
Working closely with the Head of Compliance, you will provide expert guidance on compliance matters, ensure adherence to SRA Standards & Regulations and GDPR, support the business in maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct, influence firm‑wide compliance culture, collaborate across departments, and contribute to strategic business initiatives.
In return, Fletchers offers:
* 35 hour working week
* Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
* 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure; option to purchase up to 3 extra days per year, with long‑service award after 5th, 7th, 9th years
* Pension scheme with tax‑efficient salary‑sacrifice option
* Life Assurance Policy
* Medicash policy for dental, optical and other medical expenses
* Company sick pay
* Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes
* Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work‑life balance
* Varied calendar of funded company social events
* Monthly voucher awards for winning nominees
* A genuinely supportive and friendly culture
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Main Responsibilities
* People Management – Coach, develop and support team members
* Provide legal and regulatory advice on compliance issues, particularly SRA Standards & Regulations, GDPR and other frameworks
* Keep up to date with regulatory changes and best practice
* Liaise with business stakeholders on statutory or regulatory changes and assist with implementation
* Draft policies, procedures and documents to ensure statutory & regulatory compliance
* Assist legal teams in proactively managing wider business risks
* Review and report statutory or regulatory considerations in planned business changes
* Assist with implementation of matters raised by the Internal Risk Committee or the Board
* Report to the Internal Risk Committee monthly on business risks and compliance issues
* Manage risk relationship with professional indemnity insurers and handle formal negligence claims
* Deliver general compliance KPIs and project‑specific KPIs
Essential Skills And Experience
* Qualified and experienced Solicitor / CILEX Lawyer
* Experience working successfully in a legal compliance team
* Excellent interpersonal skills, able to form positive working relationships with a wide variety of team members and manage sensitivities of challenging legal practice
* Good understanding of delivering excellent customer service
* Ability to balance compliance with business drivers
* Experience coaching and supporting team members
* Ability to role‑model good practice leadership
* Technology literate, using technology to enhance legal services
* Strong analytical skills
Desirable Skills And Experience
* Experience working in a legal compliance team
We reserve the right to close this role before the specified date depending on calibre and volume of candidates.
About Fletchers Group
Fletchers is a fast‑growing, dynamic law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with outstanding rankings in The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Following strategic acquisitions, we’ve evolved into the Fletchers Group with ambitious plans for continued growth and innovation.
We aspire to be the best place to work in the legal sector. Our workplace culture is inclusive, informal and supportive, with a strong focus on colleague wellbeing and happiness. We value connection and collaboration, creating opportunities for teams to thrive and providing clear career progression.
We are an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce: we welcome applications from any and all backgrounds, and are committed to providing an environment where everyone can thrive. We proudly support the Disability Confident scheme and have signed up to other diversity standards.
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