Senior Risk Lawyer - Law Firm in Bristol

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced Senior Risk Solicitor to join a successful and ambitious UK law firm during a period of sustained growth. This role offers the chance to play a pivotal part in shaping risk, compliance and best practice across a dynamic legal business, while working alongside senior leaders and legal specialists. The successful candidate will be a trusted adviser on regulatory, ethical and governance matters, providing strategic guidance that supports commercial success while maintaining the highest professional standards. They will lead complex risk matters, oversee key compliance initiatives and contribute to the development of policies, procedures and training programmes that strengthen the firm's risk culture. This position is ideal for a solicitor with extensive law firm risk and compliance experience who is looking to influence decision-making at a senior level and make a genuine impact within a forward-thinking organisation. Lead on complex regulatory, compliance and ethical matters, including SRA, AML, GDPR and conflicts issues. Supervise and mentor risk and compliance professionals, fostering a high-performing team. Manage professional indemnity claims, complaints handling and insurer relationships. Drive continuous improvement of policies, procedures, audits and risk frameworks. Design and deliver engaging training programmes to enhance risk awareness across the firm. In return, the role offers excellent career development opportunities, flexible hybrid working and the chance to join a collaborative, people-focused environment where expertise is valued and professional growth is actively encouraged.