Risk&Best Practice Lawyer-Bristol-Qualified Solicitor/Barrister

Risk & Best Practice Lawyer - Bristol - Qualified Solicitor/Barrister
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (hybrid working available)
Salary: £55,000 to £75,000 (depending on experience)

A leading national commercial law firm is seeking a Risk & Best Practice Lawyer to join its expanding Risk & Best Practice team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified solicitor or barrister with strong law firm risk and compliance experience to support the firm's regulatory, ethical and operational risk framework in a high performing, collaborative environment.

The Role
You will provide specialist advice and support across the firm, including:

• Regulatory & Ethical Advice
• Advising on SRA Standards & Regulations
• Managing conflicts of interest and ethical issues
• Providing GDPR/Data Protection guidance, including DSARs and data breaches
• Advising on AML matters and potential suspicions
• Supporting on wider regulatory areas such as Market Abuse, Bribery Act and ECCTA
• Contractual Terms
• Reviewing and advising on client terms and outside counsel guidelines
• Updating engagement letters and terms of business
• Reviewing supplier contracts
• Claims & Complaints Handling
• Advising on PI claims and circumstances
• Reporting matters to insurers
• Responding to first tier complaints from clients and third parties
• Policies, Procedures & Internal Governance
• Drafting and updating policies and guidance
• Implementing and communicating new procedures
• Supporting internal audit activity and compliance monitoring
• Training & Education
• Delivering training on risk, compliance and regulatory issues
• Providing induction training for new joiners
• Renewals & Registrations
• Assisting with annual PI insurance renewal and practising certificate renewal
• Managing ICO, Companies House and other regulatory registrations
• Supporting ISO audits and Cyber Essentials Plus recertification

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified solicitor or barrister with:

• A current practising certificate (England & Wales)
• Strong experience in law firm risk management
• Excellent knowledge of PoCA, Bribery Act, GDPR/DPA, AML Regulations and SRA Standards & Regulations
• Understanding of contractual issues including limitation of liability and UCTA
• Familiarity with negligence principles and insurer reporting requirements
• Strong awareness of ethical duties: client care, conflicts, confidentiality, disclosure, duties to the court, referrals, undertakings
• Awareness of Solicitors Accounts Rules
• Experience with ISO 9001, 27001, 22301 or 14001 (advantageous)
• Calm, professional and commercially aware approach
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Proactive, flexible and collaborative working style

Benefits
The firm offers:

• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
• A supportive, people focused culture
• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities
• Clear progression pathways
• Private medical insurance and wellbeing support
• Generous holiday allowance and pension scheme
• A strong commitment to responsible business, EDI and community engagement

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Olivia Reed
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*