Deputy COLP (0681)

We are looking for a Deputy COLP to join our highly regarded team in Cambridge, Birmingham or Manchester. The role This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and evolving General Counsel team in a new role of Deputy COLP. This is a senior role supporting the General Counsel in overseeing the firm's regulatory compliance framework. The role combines operational oversight with strategic input, ensuring effective management of regulatory and commercial risk, engagement with the SRA, and providing high-quality advisory support to partners and senior stakeholders. Why apply? This is a varied in-house legal role at the heart of a major UK law firm. You will work on issues that are important to the firm's clients, people and reputation, often where the answer is not straightforward and judgement matters as much as technical knowledge. You will take a leading role on complex and sensitive matters, shape the firm's approach to regulatory and commercial risk, and work closely with the General Counsel, partners and senior stakeholders. You will join a supportive and collaborative team that values thoughtful challenge, practical solutions and continual improvement. The role would suit an experienced risk and compliance professional who is ready to operate with a high degree of autonomy, influence strategic decision-making and play a key role in the future development of the General Counsel function. What does the role involve? This is a senior, hands-on and strategically important role supporting the General Counsel and COLP in protecting the firm's clients, people and reputation. You will take ownership of a broad portfolio of regulatory, risk and commercial matters, leading on complex and sensitive issues and helping to shape the firm's approach to regulatory compliance and risk management. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, you will provide practical, commercially informed advice to partners and senior stakeholders, while working closely with the General Counsel and colleagues across the firm on matters of greatest significance. Regulatory Compliance and SRA engagement Act as Deputy COLP, supporting the COLP in ensuring the firm and its people comply with relevant legal and regulatory obligations. Lead on the interpretation and application of SRA Standards a strong track record in building trusted relationships and influencing partners, senior stakeholders and colleagues at all levels. Excellent knowledge of the SRA regulatory framework. For more information and detail about this role, please see the attached job description. The Benefits As you'd expect, we offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits. Pre employment screening If we offer you a role, we will conduct comprehensive pre-employment screening. This screening will include, but is not limited to, a basic DBS, verification of your right to work, a three year employment history and a self-declaration to assess your character and suitability for the role. Full details of our pre-screening employment process are available upon request. Use of AI during the recruitment process Technology is changing rapidly and we are all increasingly using AI software in our day to day lives, as well as using it to support our learning and professional development. Here at Mills