Ref: SD8285
● Competitive Salary ● Training and Development Opportunities
Summary:
Cathedral Appointments is on the lookout for a Compliance Solicitor to join a well-respected, supportive Family Law Firm on a full-time, permanent basis. You will be joining one of the strongest teams of Family Lawyers in the South West, taking responsibility for Quality and Compliance with a view to becoming COLP within 12 months of your start date. You should be a qualified Solicitor with over 10 years’ PQE, although less PQE will be considered for the right candidate. This is a non-fee earning role.
This role will be office based in Exeter, in close proximity to several amenities and free onsite parking.
What will you be doing?
- Overseeing Quality and Compliance initially assisting COLP, but with an ambition to becoming COLP within 12 months of joining the team.
- Supervising Trainee Solicitors, Legal Executives and Paralegals and ensuring all obtain appropriate CPD.
- Updating office manuals, implementing procedures and providing training in connection with the changes made.
- Sharing responsibility with the HR manager with regards to induction on compliance matters as well as overseeing joiners during their probationary periods.
- Dealing with all complaints and appeals to the Managing Director of the firm.
- Maintaining compliance registers and undertaking risk and compliance reviews.
- Aiding in the improvement of the firm’s IT infrastructure.
Who are we looking for?
- You should be a qualified Solicitor with over 10 years’ PQE, which should have ideally been gained within a similar role
- You may currently be working in private practice in a fee earning role with the desire to move into a non-fee earning position
- Ideally, you will have previous experience working within a Corporate/Legal 500 law firm
- Prior knowledge of Family law would be advantageous but this is not essential
- A meticulous approach to working with a keen eye for detail.
Package:
The role offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. For the right person, early equity can be discussed as part of succession planning and progression opportunities will be available. If you feel that this role would be a good match for your skill set, please get in touch with Sophia Damshenas TODAY!
Recruitment Consultant: Sophia Damshenas.