Senior Solicitor / Compliance Officer

About this role

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Solicitor with COLP experience to join our growing legal practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established solicitor looking for a senior position with flexibility, responsibility and the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of the firm.

The successful candidate will play an important role in overseeing legal compliance, maintaining professional standards and supporting the firm's operational and regulatory requirements.

We are open to both full-time and part-time arrangements, with a competitive salary package negotiable depending on experience and availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain compliance with Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) requirements and professional obligations.
• Undertake COLP responsibilities, including identifying, recording and reporting material compliance breaches where required.
• Monitor and review the firm's compliance policies, procedures and risk management frameworks.
• Provide guidance to directors, management and fee earners on regulatory and professional conduct matters.
• Ensure appropriate systems and controls are in place to maintain compliance with the SRA Standards and Regulations.
• Conduct internal compliance reviews, file audits and risk assessments.
• Support the development and implementation of compliance procedures and best practices.
• Provide senior-level legal supervision and guidance to colleagues.
• Assist with regulatory enquiries, complaints and professional conduct matters.
• Work closely with senior management to support the firm's continued growth and development.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor of England and Wales with a current practising certificate.
• Minimum 6 years' Post-Qualification Experience (PQE).
• Previous experience acting as a COLP or holding significant COLP-related compliance responsibilities.
• Strong working knowledge of the SRA Standards and Regulations.
• Experience in legal risk management, regulatory compliance and professional conduct.
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and provide practical advice to senior management.
• A proactive and commercially aware approach to legal compliance.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience working within a regulated law firm in a senior capacity.
• Experience supporting or overseeing a firm's compliance function.
• Knowledge of litigation, consumer claims, financial mis-selling or housing disrepair.
• Experience implementing compliance monitoring systems and internal audits.
• Experience working directly with law firm directors and senior stakeholders.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience.
• Full-time or part-time opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements, subject to agreement.
• Senior-level responsibility within a growing legal practice.
• Opportunity to work closely with the firm's directors and management team.
• Supportive and professional working environment.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced solicitor with COLP experience and are looking for a flexible senior-level opportunity, we would welcome your application.

Please submit your CV along with details of your current role, relevant compliance experience, salary expectations and preferred working arrangement.

Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time

Experience: 6+ Years PQE

Pay: From £40,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bolton (Greater Manchester, North West Region, England)