Senior Compliance Lawyer – Midlands
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 April 2026
LOCATION
Midlands
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Legal
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SKILLS
SRA Compliance
GDPR Compliance
AML Compliance
Risk Management
Regulatory Compliance
Policy Development
Internal Audits
Stakeholder Management
FULL DESCRIPTION
Senior Compliance Lawyer – Midlands
I’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 down
The 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?
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