Risk and Compliance Solicitor in Derby

Lawfront is a group of leading regional law firms dedicated to delivering comprehensive legal support to individuals and businesses nationwide. Our mission is to unite exceptional legal practices across the country in a single, supportive platform that drives accelerated growth, fosters innovation, and builds long-term value for all stakeholders. We’re committed to ambitious growth and aspire to be a top 10 regional legal services business in the UK.

It’s genuinely an exciting time to join Lawfront – we’re a private equity backed group who have acquired some of the leading mid-tier law firms across the country including Farleys, Fisher Jones Greenwood, Brachers, Trethowans, Nelsons and Slater Heelis, and provided them with the technical and infrastructure support to harness their ambitions and allow them to grow and deliver exceptional results to their clients – all whilst maintaining their individual culture and identity.

At Lawfront, the Professional Standards, Risk & Compliance Team plays a central role in safeguarding the quality, integrity, and regulatory soundness of the group’s legal services. The team focuses on managing risk, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining the highest standards of professional practice across all Lawfront partner firms. Its work underpins Lawfront’s commitment to delivering consistently high-quality client service and supporting a culture of strong performance and ethical conduct.

We're looking for someone to join this team. You could come from an existing Risk & Compliance background, or be a solicitor currently who is potentially looking for a change in practice area. What’s important is that you have a good understanding of SRA regulations, AML rules, GDPR and have a strong but mediatory mindset and a proactive outlook to provide solutions that prevent issues rather than always having to correct them.

You may not necessarily have experience in all areas, and training will be provided, but your day to day work will involve a variety of tasks covering some of the following:

• Regulatory & Ethical Advice
  • Giving advice on the SRA Standards and Regs, confidentiality, conflicts, and client care.
  • Supporting ethical decision making across the firm.
• AML
  • Advising on source of funds/source of wealth, high risk clients, politically exposed persons, and complex transactions.
  • Dealing with SARs and compliance queries.
• Inbox & Enquiry Management
  • Dealing with and responding to enquiries from the Professional Standards inbox.
• Governance, Audits & Quality Assurance
  • Assisting with internal and external audits and quality checks.

So we are looking for someone:

• Legally qualified (Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX lawyer - likely 3+ years' PQE) who has a knowledge of SRA regulation, AML requirements, GDPR, and professional standards.
• Who has excellent written communication and strong IT skills.
• Has good judgement and a solutions focused approach.
• Has the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.

The role will be based from the city centre Nottingham offices of Nelsons Solicitors, offers flexible hybrid working (3 days in the office and 2 days WFH) and will offer a competitive salary that will reflect your skills and experience in this area.

If this sounds like something of interest then please click below to apply and one of our team will be in touch.