Risk and Compliance Assistant

  • Bristol
  • from £27,000
  • Permanent

We are working with a leading law firm who are seeking a Risk and Compliance Assistant to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-focused individual looking to build a career within risk, compliance, and governance in a fast-paced and supportive environment.

About the Role
As a Risk and Compliance Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the wider Risk and Compliance function with a broad range of administrative and operational responsibilities. You will help ensure processes run efficiently, records are maintained accurately, and internal policies and procedures are upheld.

  • Monitoring and responding to shared team inboxes and directing queries appropriately
  • Logging and tracking risk incidents, complaints, data breaches, and other compliance matters
  • Providing administrative support including preparing reports, presentations, spreadsheets, and correspondence
  • Assisting with the scheduling and coordination of internal and external meetings, audits, and reviews
  • Updating policies, procedures, guidance documents, and internal systems
  • Supporting the creation and publication of internal communications and updates
  • Assisting with the setup and administration of information barriers and confidentiality measures
  • Coordinating compliance training sessions for new starters and existing employees
  • Monitoring training completion rates and producing management reports
  • Supporting compliance declaration processes and tracking responses
  • Managing departmental expenditure logs and general record keeping
  • Providing wider support to the Risk and Compliance team on ad hoc projects and initiatives
  • This role offers excellent scope for development, with opportunities to gain exposure to a broad range of risk and compliance activities and progress your career over time.

About You
The successful candidate will be highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively. You will have strong attention to detail and enjoy working in a structured environment where accuracy is essential.

  • Previous administrative experience, ideally within a professional services or regulated environment
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing workloads
  • Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to tasks
  • Confident written and verbal communication skills
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • The ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities
  • A proactive mindset with the confidence to suggest process improvements
  • Strong teamwork skills with a flexible and positive attitude
  • Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected organisation that values development, collaboration, and high standards.

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    Assistant to Head of Operations

    • Taunton
    • from £25,000
    • Permanent

    Our client, a prestigious law firm, is seeking an Assistant to join their Taunton team. Looking for a proactive and organised assistant to support the Head of Operations and the wider Operations and Facilities team. This role is key to ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the office, particularly during a period of team transition.

    Your Responsibilities:

    • Provide general PA support to the Head of Operations
    • Assist with day-to-day operational and administrative tasks
    • Manage facilities-related tasks, including:
    • Pool car management
    • Office insurance
    • Lift maintenance
    • Ensuring the smooth running of the office
    • Coordinate meetings, communications, and internal processes


    About You:

    • A rare opportunity to join a fantastic company with full training provided – no prior experience required
    • Highly organised and punctual
    • Confident asking for help and learning on the job
    • Strong potential to grow and progress within the role

    If this sounds like you please apply today!

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      Business Development Executive

      • from £38,000 to £42,000
      • Permanent

      We are a working with a leading UK law firm recognised for their strong reputation, award‑winning culture, and commitment to delivering exceptional client service. Their teams advise a wide range of high‑profile clients—from major consumer brands to landmark institutions and community organisations. With a clear strategic plan for continued growth, business development is becoming increasingly central to how they plan, win, and deliver work across the firm.

      A newly strengthened Marketing & Business Development function is expanding, and are now seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Business Development Executive to join the team.

      The Role
      This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to step up into a more specialised business development role within a professional services environment. Based primarily in their London office, with regular travel across three London offices, the role offers high visibility and close collaboration with senior stakeholders and lawyers across multiple departments.

      Reporting to the BD Manager and working closely with the Head of BD, you will play a key role in delivering firm‑wide BD initiatives, supporting work‑winning activity, and helping embed best practice across the organisation.

      Key Responsibilities

      • Partner with departments across the firm to implement BD and client/referrer relationship management best practice
      • Provide guidance on effective BD and marketing approaches to reach identified target audiences
      • Support the BD Manager and Head of BD on tenders, proposals, and work‑winning opportunities, including coordinating submissions and gathering feedback
      • Act as a connector between departments, identifying cross‑selling opportunities and facilitating collaboration
      • Contribute to firm‑wide BD initiatives and multi‑departmental projects
      • Lead proactive research projects to identify target clients, market opportunities, and strategic insights
      • Serve as a key link between lawyers and the wider marketing and BD team, helping stakeholders understand processes, resources, and support available
      • Assist with targeted events and mailings, ensuring activities reach the right audiences and support work‑winning objectives

      Skills & Experience

      • Experience working in or alongside a business development or marketing function, ideally within professional services
      • Experience producing client‑facing documents such as proposals or pitch materials
      • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence engaging stakeholders at all levels
      • Energy, enthusiasm, and a collaborative mindset
      • Comfortable challenging constructively and developing into a trusted BD adviser
      • Interest in all areas of marketing and business development
      • Ambition to contribute to a growing team and make a meaningful impact

      If this sounds like the role for you, apply today!

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        HR Advisor (Part-Time)

        • Bristol
        • from £33,000 to £45,000
        • Permanent

        We are recruiting for a exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Advisor to join a collaborative and forward-thinking Human Resources team within a leading international professional services firm.

        In this role, you will partner closely with Practice Group leaders and operational teams, providing high-quality, proactive HR support to fee-earning teams. You’ll play a key part in delivering a commercially focused, data-driven HR service aligned with business strategy, while contributing to a range of strategic and transformation projects.

        This is a fantastic opportunity for an HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performing environment and enjoys influencing decision-making through insight and expertise.

        Key Responsibilities

        • Act as the first point of contact for managers and employees, providing timely, pragmatic HR advice aligned to business needs
        • Build strong relationships with line managers, coaching and supporting them to enhance management capability
        • Support the delivery of a high-performance culture through effective performance management processes
        • Advise on employee relations matters, including disciplinary and grievance cases, ensuring best practice and compliance
        • Monitor and analyse attendance data, supporting managers with absence management and Occupational Health processes
        • Use people data (e.g. headcount, turnover, absence, performance) to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
        • Support engagement survey analysis and help develop actionable plans with stakeholders
        • Assist with cyclical HR activities such as performance reviews, salary reviews, promotions, and talent processes
        • Contribute to strategic HR projects and transformation initiatives
        • Coordinate client secondments and maintain accurate resourcing and workforce planning data
        • Support and mentor junior HR team members, acting as an escalation point where needed
        • Participate in HR inductions for new joiners
        • Take ownership of your own professional development

        About You

        • Confident communicator with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels
        • Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice, with a commercial and pragmatic approach
        • Proven experience managing a wide range of employee relations cases
        • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, client-focused environment
        • Highly organised with the ability to prioritise competing demands
        • Skilled in handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion
        • Proactive, flexible, and self-motivated
        • Experience using HR data to generate insights and support decision-making

        About the Team
        You’ll be joining a well-established, respected HR function within a dynamic professional services environment. The team plays a strategic role in supporting the business and is known for its collaborative, supportive, and forward-thinking culture.

        What’s on Offer

        • Flexible, hybrid working model
        • Opportunity to work on impactful HR projects and transformation initiatives
        • Supportive and collaborative team environment
        • Ongoing learning and development opportunities

        Apply today if this sounds like the role for you!

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          Legal Secretary

          • Bristol
          • from £28,000 to £32,000
          • Permanent

          Our client, a top 100 Law Firm, is looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join their Bristol office, supporting Fee Earners across multiple locations as part of a collaborative Business Support Team.

          About the role:

          • Diary management
          • Client liaison
          • Mailbox management
          • Document formatting
          • Billing assistance
          • General administration

          About you:

          • Previous legal secretarial or PA experience
          • Excellent IT skills
          • Fast and accurate typing ability,
          • Strong attention to detail
          • Ability to work under pressure
          • Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism

          This is a permanent, hybrid role offering the chance to be part of a growing and supportive team.

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            Business Development Executive

            • Bristol
            • from £28,000 to £32,000
            • Permanent

            Are you curious about markets, motivated by growth, and confident working with senior stakeholders? If so, this could be the perfect next step for you.

            About the role

            Our client, a leading law firm is seeking a Business Development Executive to drive growth, build relationships, and raise the firm’s profile, combining strategic planning with hands-on delivery to support client engagement and commercial outcomes. Key responsibilities include:

            • Supporting the planning and delivery of business development initiatives aligned to commercial goals
            • Analysing market trends, sectors, and competitor activity to provide actionable insights
            • Building strong relationships with partners, heads of department, and team leads to understand growth priorities
            • Developing and maintaining a network of intermediaries, referrers, clients, and targets
            • Championing the use of CRM systems and technology to segment audiences and manage campaigns
            • Representing the firm at networking events, conferences, and industry forums
            • Supporting the planning and delivery of client and firm-hosted events
            • Identifying opportunities for cross-selling, client development, and sector-focused campaigns
            • Reviewing the client base to identify opportunities for growth and deeper relationships
            • Supporting key client plans, client listening initiatives, and referral networks
            • Monitoring and reporting on business development activity and performance

            About You

            • A degree (or equivalent experience) and background in business development or marketing, ideally within professional services
            • Strong communication and project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
            • Experience using CRM systems, with HubSpot knowledge highly desirable
            • Competent and confident with Excel and Word
            • A proactive, organised, and solutions-focused approach
            • Confidence working independently while also thriving in a collaborative environment
            • A personable, professional presence when dealing with clients and external contacts
            • Curiosity about markets, sectors, and what drives client decision-making
            • Most importantly, you’ll enjoy connecting the dots — between people, data, and opportunity — and take pride in helping turn relationships into long-term value

            If this sounds like the role for you, apply today!

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              Legal Support Assistant - Private Client

              • Cheltenham
              • from £28,000 to £30,000
              • Permanent

              Our client is looking for an experienced Legal Support Assistant to join a busy Tax, Trusts & Succession / Private Client team in Cheltenham. This is a great opportunity to be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organisation that values flexibility, initiative and professional growth.

              The Role

              You’ll provide proactive support to lawyers, helping ensure smooth client service and efficient matter management.

              Your responsibilities:

              • Supporting billing and credit control processes
              • Managing diaries, documents and correspondence
              • Acting as a key contact for clients and third parties
              • Preparing client reports and updates
              • Coordinating meetings and team administration
              • Assisting with client events alongside Marketing
              • Maintaining accurate systems and file records

              About You

              • Recent experience as a Legal Support Assistant, Legal PA or Legal Secretary (Private Client or similar)
              • Strong organisational and multitasking skills
              • Confident with financial admin and compliance procedures
              • Fast, accurate typing and good MS Office skills
              • Professional communicator with excellent attention to detail
              • Proactive, flexible and team-oriented

              Please apply today if this sounds like you! 

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                Legal PA

                • Birmingham
                • from £30,000
                • Permanent

                Are you a great communicator and have experience as a Legal PA?

                Our client, a top 100 law firm, is are seeking a Legal PA to join a busy and growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and keen to develop their skills within a supportive environment.

                Your Responsibilities:

                • Support the daily workflow and activities of lawyers within the Property team
                • Contribute to delivering an excellent client experience
                • Handle incoming calls from both internal colleagues and external clients
                • Keep on top of incoming correspondence, including emails and post
                • Assist with billing tasks and elements of credit control
                • Provide a range of administrative support such as scanning, printing, letter preparation, and data input
                • Manage both physical and digital filing systems and maintain accurate records

                Your Skills:

                • Demonstrated experience working as a Legal Personal Assistant
                • Solid proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
                • Highly organised with strong time-management skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities
                • Motivated, adaptable and able to show initiative
                • A collaborative team player who is happy to assist others
                • Confident communicator 

                If this sounds like you, please apply today! 

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