Simpson Judge
Compliance and Risk Solicitor
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Compliance & Risk Solicitor
Location: Flexible office location (hybrid working may be considered)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: Full-time, part-time applications considered
Benefits include:
- Generous annual leave entitlement, including public holidays and an additional day off for your birthday
- Life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to a range of wellbeing benefits, including counselling, GP services, physiotherapy, gym discounts, and retail cashback schemes
The Opportunity
An established legal practice is seeking an experienced solicitor to join its internal compliance and risk function. This is a senior role working closely with the firm's compliance and leadership teams, providing advice on professional negligence matters, complaints handling, governance, and risk management.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
The successful candidate will play a key role in protecting the firm's interests by investigating claims, assessing legal and commercial risk, liaising with insurers and external advisers, and contributing to the continuous improvement of client care and internal processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Advising on professional negligence matters and potential claims.
- Managing complex client complaints from initial investigation through to resolution.
- Liaising with insurers and assisting with claims management strategies.
- Providing clear, pragmatic advice to senior stakeholders on legal risk and compliance matters.
- Supporting the development and enhancement of governance, risk management, and client care procedures.
- Assisting with wider compliance initiatives and promoting best practice across the firm.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
About You
- Qualified solicitor with experience in professional negligence, litigation, or a related risk and compliance role.
- Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Commercially aware with sound judgement and a practical approach to problem-solving.
- Confident communicating with senior stakeholders and providing strategic advice.
- Interested in governance, regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement within a legal practice.
This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to move into, or further develop, a specialist career in legal risk and compliance within a supportive and collaborative environment that values professional development and high standards of client service.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills