Inhouse Solicitor COLP and COFFA
hace 1 día
Swansea
Are you an experienced Solicitor with 5+ years' PQE looking for a role that offers genuine flexibility, a manageable workload and the opportunity to take ownership of a firm's legal and regulatory compliance? We are working with a claims firm in Swansea seeking an experienced In-House Solicitor to act as COLP and COFA, taking responsibility for compliance and regulatory oversight while handling a very small number of complex claims. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor who wants to step away from a traditional, high-volume fee-earning environment and move into a position focused on quality, compliance and complex legal work. You will play a key role within the business, combining regulatory responsibility with the management of a limited number of complex claims. Key responsibilities will include: • Acting as the firm's Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP) and Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration (COFA). Experience not necessary but willing to learn., • Taking responsibility for regulatory compliance, risk management and the implementation of appropriate policies and procedures. Willing to learn if no experience., • Monitoring compliance with relevant SRA requirements and professional obligations., • Overseeing financial compliance, controls and reporting requirements associated with the COFA position., • Managing approximately one or two complex claims, providing strategic legal input and ensuring matters are handled effectively., • Advising the business on legal, regulatory and risk-related issues., • Maintaining appropriate compliance records and ensuring relevant processes are followed., • Working closely with senior management to support the firm's ongoing regulatory and operational requirements. The emphasis is on regulatory oversight, sound judgement and the effective management of a very small number of complex matters. To be considered, you will ideally have: • At least 5 years' PQE as a qualified Solicitor., • Experience in claims, litigation, personal injury or a related legal environment., • Previous experience acting as a COLP and COFA, or the relevant regulatory and compliance experience to undertake both responsibilities., • A strong understanding of SRA regulation, risk management and law firm compliance., • The confidence to advise senior stakeholders and take ownership of compliance matters., • The ability to manage complex legal issues independently and work with minimal supervision., • Excellent organisational, communication and decision-making skills., • The ability to start as soon as possible., • Almost fully remote working, with travel to the Swansea office approximately once a month., • A genuinely manageable caseload, dealing with just one or two complex claims., • A senior position with responsibility and autonomy., • The opportunity to focus on compliance, risk and quality rather than volume-driven targets., • Flexibility and a better work-life balance than many traditional fee-earning roles., • An opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the running of an established claims business. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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