Internal Compliance and Risk Solicitor

Job description

ROLE: Internal Compliance and Risk Solicitor

LOCATION: Lincoln (although other branch locations would be considered)

SALARY: Competitive based on experience

HOURS: 9am – 5.15pm Monday to Friday (would consider part‐time)

BENEFITS:

33 days' annual leave inclusive of bank and other public holidays including birthday leave

Life Insurance at 3x salary

Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, 24/7 GP access, physiotherapy, gym discounts and cashback benefits

This is a senior, high-impact role working closely with our COLP and leadership team. You will advise on professional negligence matters, manage complex complaints, and guide the firm on legal risk, governance and client care.

You will investigate claims, assess liability and exposure, liaise with insurers and external counsel, and help shape how we prevent issues and improve client experience across the firm.

You will undertake the following but not limited to:

Advising on professional negligence risks and claims

Managing complex complaints from investigation through to resolution

Supporting insurer liaison and claims strategy

Providing clear, practical guidance to senior stakeholders

Contributing to improvements in risk, compliance and client care

You will enjoy this role if you are:

An experienced solicitor with strong professional negligence or litigation background

Commercially minded with sound judgement and attention to detail

Confident working with senior stakeholders

Interested in risk, governance and improving how a firm operates

Sills & Betteridge LLP is a well‐established regional law firm with offices across Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and the East Midlands. We are known for delivering high‐quality legal advice alongside exceptional client care, and we are proud of our strong reputation as both a trusted legal adviser and a great place to work. Our teams are collaborative, supportive and committed to professional development, with many of our lawyers recognised in The Legal 500. We value integrity, inclusion and long‐term careers, and we support our people to grow, thrive and do their best work.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Lincoln

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

28-07-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English