Financial Crime Lawyer

Job Description

We are working with a prestigious international law firm to hire a Financial Crime Lawyer based in London. In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in managing and advising on financial crime compliance across a wide international footprint, with a particular focus on AML, sanctions, and other regulatory obligations.

The firm is looking for a professional with significant experience advising on financial crime risk within an international law firm or professional services environment. You’ll need a deep understanding of UK AML regulations and familiarity with global sanctions regimes. To be considered, you must have a law firm background and prior experience in a managerial-level role specific to financial crime.

The responsibilities will include :

• Advising on high-risk matters and acting as a senior escalation point for the wider compliance team
• Leading audits as part of the financial crime audit programme
• Drafting and submitting suspicious activity reports under the direction of MLROs
• Supporting the development of financial crime policies and risk assessments across jurisdictions
• Mentoring junior team members and contributing to a high-performing compliance culture
• Delivering engaging financial crime training across the business

Responding to global regulatory questionna...