Senior Compliance Lawyer - Midlands

  • QED Legal
  • May 01, 2026
Full time Legal

Job Description

Senior Compliance Solicitor Derby (Occasional travel to other offices) Hybrid workingI'm working with a specialist, growing law firm looking to appoint a Senior Compliance Solicitor into the team in a key hire for the business. With a focus on building a strong proactive compliance function.This is a high-impact position reporting directly to the COLP, with real influence across governance, risk strategy, and regulatory compliance. A firm with a great compliance culture from top downThe Role?
  • Firm-wide risk management frameworks & compliance oversight
  • SRA, GDPR & AML compliance
  • Internal audits, breach reporting & board-level updates
  • Policy development and implementation across multiple offices
  • Acting as the go-to escalation point for complex compliance matters
Exposure to contentious probate or high-risk casework is highly desirable.About you?
  • Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (England & Wales)
  • Strong background in legal compliance / risk / regulatory roles
  • Understanding of SRA Standards & governance frameworks
  • Confident working with senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making
  • Experience drafting policies, audits, and delivering training
What's in it for you?
  • Genuine strategic influence at senior level
  • Opportunity to shape compliance across a growing multi-site firm
  • Scope to progress in the firm as they grow
  • Visible role with direct input into board-level decisions
  • Hybrid working
  • Strong firm wide benefits
Interested?Know someone who could be great?Reach out, let's have a confidential conversation