Risk and Compliance Head of – Bristol

The Role

• Oversee the Risk & Best Practice function, ensuring effective delivery of risk, regulatory compliance, and best practices.

• Deputise for the Director of Risk and support Board and Audit & Risk Committee reporting.

• Act as a senior escalation point for significant regulatory and reputational risks.

• Ensure compliance with SRA Standards, AML/CTF, and other legal frameworks.

• Manage incidents, data breaches, and information barriers.

• Oversee AML/CTF, data protection, and information security governance.

• Manage professional indemnity insurance and the firm's complaints-handling process.

• Provide senior legal and regulatory advice on ethical issues and client contracts.

• Design and deliver risk and compliance training programmes.

• Manage performance, recruitment, and development within the R&BP team.

About You

• Experienced risk lawyer or senior risk & compliance professional with law firm experience.

• Proven leadership and mentoring skills.

• Experience in presenting to senior management and familiarity with ISO standards.

• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage competing demands and provide strategic advice.

• Collaborative approach and ambassador for best practices.

What's on Offer

• Minimum of 25 days holiday with the option to buy additional days.

• Discretionary bonus scheme and generous pension scheme.

• Private medical insurance and biennial health assessments.

• Life assurance and access to Employee Assistance Programme.

• Cycle to work scheme.

Why This Role

Be part of a firm consistently recognised as one of The Times Best Law Firms, with a strong focus on growth and investment in people.