Solicitor - Quality & Risk - Bath - 3+ Years PQE

Location: Bath

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week, hybrid flexibility)

Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 (depending on experience)

A respected law firm is seeking a Quality & Risk Solicitor (or other regulated professional) with 3+ years' post-qualification experience (or equivalent) to join its busy and well-established Quality & Risk team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a collaborative environment with a strong focus on compliance, professional conduct, and client service.

Role

You’ll be responsible for providing first‑tier advice and support across the firm on professional conduct and compliance matters, including:

• Advising on regulatory compliance, risk management, AML legislation, and conflicts management
• Working closely with the Quality & Risk team, COLP and COFA to analyse complaints, claims, and breaches, assisting with remedial action
• Supervising and advising on escalations from the centralised Onboarding team
• Drafting and maintaining guidance, policies, processes, and precedents
• Supporting internal training on best practice, legislation changes, and regulatory compliance
• Liaising with regulators alongside colleagues
• Keeping up to date with professional, legal, and best practice developments

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified solicitor or equivalent professional with:

• 3+ years PQE (or equivalent experience) in a similar compliance/risk role
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislative and regulatory regimes, including:
• The SRA Handbook
• Anti‑Money Laundering legislation
• Bribery and Data Protection legislation
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to explain complex issues clearly to different audiences
• Strong planning, time management, and organisational skills
• Confidence in influencing and interacting constructively at all levels of the business
• A collaborative, team‑oriented approach

Benefits

• A supportive and inclusive working environment
• Hybrid working arrangements for work‑life balance
• Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Health Cash Plan, and other flexible benefits
• Regular social and networking events

How to Apply

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

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk

Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

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