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Compliance Solicitor
Location: Manchester, Bristol, Stratford-upon-Avon or Sheffield (Hybrid Working)
Contract: 3 Month Contract
Rate: Up to £475 per day (Umbrella)
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Compliance Solicitor to join a growing legal services organisation on an initial 3-month contract. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to combine home working with regular attendance at one of the organisation's offices in Manchester, Bristol, Stratford-upon-Avon or Sheffield.
As the subject matter expert for regulatory compliance, you will provide compliance oversight, governance support, and regulatory guidance across the business. Working closely with operational teams, legal professionals, and senior stakeholders, you will help ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, and professional obligations while supporting the continued growth of the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide advice and guidance on Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Standards and Regulations, Principles and Codes of Conduct
- Engage with regulators and support regulatory communications where required
- Draft, review, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and governance frameworks
- Support legal operations teams on client onboarding activities, including conflict checks, client due diligence, and anti-money laundering (AML) queries
- Assist with data protection matters, including Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs), deletion requests, data breach investigations, and regulatory obligations
- Conduct file reviews, compliance audits, and monitoring activities
- Manage Practising Certificate renewals and Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) administration
- Investigate regulatory breaches and incidents, preparing reports and recommendations for senior compliance stakeholders
- Undertake due diligence on new and existing business partners and oversee the governance of contractual relationships
- Provide compliance support and advice to legal teams, operational colleagues, and senior leaders
- Support the effective operation of the compliance and risk management framework
- Identify areas for process improvement and drive efficiencies while maintaining regulatory compliance.
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- Qualified Solicitor with significant experience of working within an SRA-regulated environment
- Strong understanding of SRA Standards and Regulations, Principles and Codes of Conduct
- Experience within legal operations, compliance, risk, or governance functions
- Comprehensive knowledge of AML regulations and client due diligence requirements
- Strong understanding of data protection legislation and processes, including DSARs and breach management
- Experience handling complaints, regulatory issues, and professional negligence claims
- Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
- Proactive, solutions-focused approach with keen attention to details
Desirable Experience
- Experience conducting compliance audits and file reviews
- Previous exposure to regulatory reporting and breach notifications
- Knowledge of Professional Indemnity Insurance administration and renewals
- Experience managing third-party due diligence and contract governance processes
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