Sanctions Legal Director - Financial Services

About Our Client

We've partnered with a top 20 financial services institution globally in their search for a Sanctions & Financial Crime Lawyer to join their growing team. Providing a variety of services across commercial & investment banking, asset management, and leasing, the organisation has a strong international presence and focus on innovation and sustainability. They are known for their strong internal culture promoting DE&I alongside their commitment to supporting global and economic development while serving corporate, institutional, and retail clients.

Job Description

Your day to day would include :

• Heading up the Sanctions & Financial Crime work, including advising a variety of stakeholders on the impact of sanctions regimes in relation to corporate strategy and risk appetite framework.
• Working internationally across the UK & EMEA
• Collaborating with the wider sanctions, compliance, and legal teams across the UK, US, and EU.
• Managing external counsel

And more...

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will :

• Be 5 - 10 PQE Lawyer with experience heading up a variety of financial sanctions matters, ideally with additional financial crime work.
• Have the ability to commute into London on a hybrid basis (2 - 3 days per week)
• Want to work internationally across the UK and EMEA
• Have experience managing external counsel and working with a variety of senior stakeholders

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working in central London - Base salary up to £140,000 depending on candidate experience - Bonus - Pension starting at 10%Plus benefits package (private medical, assisted fertility, menopause plans, dental insurance, life assurance, and more...)