Associate - Governance & Risk PQE

Associate - Governance & Risk - Cheltenham - 2+ Years PQE

Location:
Cheltenham

Type of Role:
Permanent, Full-time (with flexible/agile working)

Salary: £55,000 to £75,000 (depending on experience)

A forward thinking and people centred law firm is seeking an Associate to join its Governance & Risk team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified lawyer with at least 2 years' experience to support the firm's regulatory, risk and compliance framework within a collaborative, innovative and commercially aware environment.

You will work as an experienced member of the Governance & Risk team, providing legal and regulatory support across a wide range of internal risk and compliance matters, including:

• Conflicts of interest
• Anti money laundering and financial crime
• Data protection and information governance
• SRA Accounts Rules
• Claims and complaints handling
• Advising partners, lawyers and business services teams
• Supporting improvements to firmwide processes and risk systems
• Contributing to a culture of strong governance and high professional standards

This role is suited to a qualified lawyer who can demonstrate:

• Minimum 2 years' PQE, ideally within risk & compliance, professional indemnity or litigation
• Strong knowledge of conflicts, AML and financial crime (highly desirable)
• Experience managing key processes and procedures
  
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A proactive, solutions focused mindset
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Interest in transitioning from fee earning into a specialist risk and compliance role

• A flexible, friendly and inclusive working culture
• Agile working arrangements and support for work/life balance
• A collaborative team of experienced risk specialists
• Opportunities for professional development and long term career growth
• A culture that encourages creativity, commercial awareness and continuous improvement

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential discussion, please contact:

Olivia Reed

Email:

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The employer is an equal opportunities organisation and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. 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.*