Paraplanner / Compliance Support

Nelsons Solicitors; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the East Midlands is seeking a paraplanner to join their Wealth Management team. The role involves producing compliant financial advice reports, collaborating closely with Independent Financial Advisers, and ensuring regulatory adherence. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years' experience in paraplanning or compliance, with a strong understanding of financial planning and regulatory frameworks. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days leave and pension.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Discounts on selected legal services

Hybrid Working after probation

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in paraplanning/compliance within financial services.
• Strong understanding of financial planning principles and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with IFAs and paraplanners to prepare compliant advice reports.
• Take ownership of client paperwork and support client-facing tasks.
• Assist with FCA reporting and conduct compliance checks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Proactive mindset

Education

Diploma in Financial Planning or working towards it

Job description

Nelsons is one of the largest and fastest growing law firms in the East Midlands with experts in Leicester, Derby and Nottingham.

In 2023, Nelsons became part of Lawfront, a national group of leading regional law firms dedicated to delivering comprehensive legal support to individuals and businesses nationwide.

Committed to strategic growth, Lawfront is aiming to build a group in the top 10 of UK regional law firms. As part of this group, you will be able to benefit from working locally for a well-respected leading law firm whilst accessing the scale, investment resources, expertise and professional development opportunities of a national organisation.

We look to empower our clients, give them a voice, fight for them, help them seek justice and steer them through complex legal issues they face. The desire to push ourselves forwards to better serve our clients has been a constant throughout our evolution.

With a defined vision and plan for growth, we have created a culture of working together to achieve and are looking to recruit people with ambition, drive and a can-do attitude to be part of our journey.

The successful candidate can expect a competitive package and benefits that you’d expect from a leading regional law firm which is part of a group of national scale.

The Role:

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced paraplanner with a keen eye for compliance and a passion for delivering high-quality, holistic financial advice. We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual to join our Wealth Management team at Nelsons.

You will be working closely with a team of eight Independent Financial Advisers and our existing paraplanners to produce compliant, client-focused financial advice reports and background research. Our clients include high-net-worth individuals and trustees, and our approach is holistic—not product-led.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with IFAs and paraplanners to prepare compliant advice reports and supporting research.
• Take ownership of client paperwork, respond to queries, and support client-facing tasks, including some administrative duties.
• Support the department’s compliance function, including:
  • Monitoring Consumer Duty outcomes
  • Assisting with FCA reporting
  • Conducting compliance checks to help reduce risk across the team
• Help maintain high standards of service and regulatory adherence.

Ideally we are looking for someone with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a paraplanning and/or compliance role within financial services and are Diploma qualified or actively working towards a Diploma in Financial Planning. Furthermore, the individual will have a strong understanding of financial planning principles and regulatory frameworks, with excellent written and verbal communication skills; a team player with a proactive mindset and high attention to detail and an ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.

As part of this role, you will be given all the tools to succeed and can expect dedicated training, professional support and a host of benefits.

The extras:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and holiday purchase
• Pension
• Discounts on selected legal service
• Hybrid Working following successful probationary period

With a defined vision and growth plan on track, we have created a culture of working together to achieve and are looking to recruit people who have a can-do attitude to be part of our journey and vision.

Competitive salary and excellent benefits package