Internal Compliance and Risk Solicitor

Internal Compliance and Risk Solicitor



Location: Lincoln
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: 9.00am – 5.15pm, Monday to Friday (Part-time applications will be considered)



Shape the Future of Risk and Compliance



Are you an experienced solicitor looking for a role where your expertise can make a genuine impact across an entire organisation?

Do you have the desire to be part of a multi award winning firm?

Would you like to join a firm that has been setting the standard for nearly 270 years?





We are searching for an accomplished Internal Compliance and Risk Solicitor to join our leadership team in Lincoln. This is a senior, influential position where you'll work closely with our COLP and senior management, playing a pivotal role in protecting the firm, strengthening governance, and enhancing client care.

If you have a background in professional negligence or litigation and enjoy solving complex legal challenges while influencing strategic decision-making, this is an opportunity to take your career in a rewarding new direction.



The Role



You'll be the trusted advisor on legal risk and professional negligence matters, helping to safeguard the firm while driving continuous improvements in compliance, governance and client experience.



Your responsibilities will include:

- Advising on professional negligence risks and claims

- Managing complex complaints from initial investigation through to resolution

- Investigating claims and assessing liability and potential exposure

- Liaising with insurers and external legal counsel

- Supporting claims strategy and risk management initiatives

- Providing clear, commercially focused advice to senior stakeholders

- Helping to develop and improve risk, compliance and client care processes across the firm



The ideal candidate

Will be someone who brings both technical expertise and sound commercial judgement.

Ideally have:

- Qualified Solicitor status with significant post-qualification experience

- A strong background in professional negligence, litigation or dispute resolution

- Excellent analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail

- The confidence to advise and influence senior stakeholders

- A proactive approach to identifying and managing legal risk

- A genuine interest in governance, compliance and improving how a successful law firm operates



Benefits



To recognise the value of our people and offer an excellent benefits package, including:

- 33 days' annual leave, including bank and public holidays, plus Birthday Leave

- Life Insurance at 3x annual salary

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Competitive salary based on experience

- Flexible consideration for part-time working

- The opportunity to work in a strategic, high-profile role with genuine influence across the business



This role is immediately available for the right person, therefore don't delay in sending your application to Jon Goodman by email or telephoning (phone number removed) quoting J10612.

Reflect Recruitment Group is acting as the Employment Business under the Employment Agencies Act 1973