Risk & Best Practice Lawyer - Bristol

Risk & Best Practice Lawyer - Bristol

Join a Top 100 UK commercial law firm with a strong national presence and consistent recognition in Legal 500 and Chambers.

The Role

This is a unique opportunity for a lawyer to step into a key risk and compliance role within a growing, forward-thinking firm.

Working as part of a specialist Risk & Best Practice team, you'll play a central role supporting the wider business on regulatory, professional and operational matters.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising on SRA Standards & Regulations, ethics, conflicts and professional conduct
• Providing guidance on AML, GDPR/data protection, and wider regulatory issues
• Supporting on client terms, engagement letters and supplier contracts
• Managing PI claims, complaints and insurer notifications
• Drafting and implementing policies, procedures and best practice guidance
• Delivering training across the firm on risk and compliance topics
• Supporting internal audits, ISO compliance and regulatory registrations
• Assisting with insurance renewals and governance processes

This is a varied and visible role, offering the chance to influence how the firm operates and manages risk at a strategic level.

Candidate Requirements
This role would suit a lawyer looking to move into (or further develop within) a specialist risk and compliance function.

You will:

• Be a qualified solicitor or barrister (England & Wales) with a current practising certificate
• Have experience in law firm risk, compliance or regulation
• Possess good knowledge of key legal frameworks (e.g. SRA rules, AML, GDPR, Bribery Act, PoCA)
• Understand professional conduct, client care and law firm regulatory obligations
• Have strong drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Be confident communicating with stakeholders at all levels
• Take a calm, pragmatic and commercially-aware approach

Experience with PI claims, internal audits or ISO standards would be advantageous, but not essential.

Why Join?

You'll be joining a firm that combines high-quality work with a genuinely supportive culture.

You'll also benefit from flexible working, structured development support, and a firm-wide focus on wellbeing, inclusion and responsible business practices.

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk

*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.*