Risk and Compliance Solicitor

Overview

In this role you will join a national law firm’s Risk & Compliance function to advise on SRA standards, AML, data protection and professional standards. You will influence policy and practice across the firm and partner with senior stakeholders on complex, high-risk matters. You’ll help manage confidential enquiries, audits and training, shaping firm-wide compliance across multiple practice areas. This is a high-visibility position with genuine opportunities to develop and contribute to the firm’s risk framework.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working
• competitive salary
• career development and training support
• exposure to complex regulatory matters
• well-resourced team

Responsibilities

• Advise on SRA Standards and Regulations (confidentiality, conflicts of interest, client care)
• Support ethical decision-making and collaborate with senior stakeholders on complex matters
• Advise on AML topics including source of funds, PEPs, high-risk clients, and complex transactions; manage SARs and compliance queries
• Assess and advise on conflict of interest issues for new instructions, clients, and lateral hires
• Manage Professional Standards inbox inquiries and assist with internal and external audits
• Contribute to internal policy development and deliver compliance training across the firm

Key requirements

• Legally qualified (Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEX Lawyer) with approximately 3–5 years’ PQE
• Solid grounding in UK regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of SRA regulations, AML requirements, GDPR, and professional standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to engage at all levels
• Discretion handling sensitive matters
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative mindset with interest in mentoring junior colleagues

• strong judgement
• solutions-focused mindset
• proactive risk mindset
• SRA regulations
• AML
• GDPR

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