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Are you an experienced Solicitor who’s ready to step away from fee earning — but still wants to play a vital role in the legal profession?
This is a rare opportunity to join a highly respected Leicester-based law firm in a pivotal Compliance Solicitor position.
The Role
Our client is seeking a Compliance Solicitor (5+ PQE) to join their internal compliance team. This is a key non–fee earning role, ideal for a solicitor who enjoys detail, structure, and ensuring high professional standards.
You’ll be responsible for:
* File Reviews: Conducting regular and ad-hoc file audits across departments to ensure compliance with SRA and firm policies.
* Regulatory Oversight: Supporting the COLP and COFA with regulatory duties, risk management, and internal processes.
* Consultancy Programme Compliance: Overseeing the compliance aspects of the firm’s consultancy arm — providing guidance, documentation, and support to consultants to ensure full adherence to the firm’s standards.
* Policy & Procedure Development: Reviewing and refining internal compliance policies to reflect best practice and regulatory changes.
About You
You’ll be a qualified solicitor with at least 5 years’ post-qualification experience, ideally with solid exposure to compliance, risk, or regulatory issues within private practice.
This role will particularly suit someone who:
* Has strong analytical and organisational skills.
* Enjoys the structure and detail of compliance work.
* Wants to step away from fee earning but remain an integral part of a successful legal team.
* Is confident liaising with senior stakeholders and maintaining firm-wide compliance standards.
The Firm
This is a forward-thinking, well-established law firm with a strong reputation across the region. They offer a professional yet supportive working environment, excellent resources, and genuine flexibility.
What’s on Offer
£40-50K (dependent on experience)
* Flexible / hybrid working arrangements
* Collaborative, collegiate culture
* Long-term career stability in a non-fee earning legal role
If you’re a seasoned solicitor looking for a fresh challenge in compliance and risk — this is the perfect next
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