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White Collar Crime & Sanctions SolicitorWilliam James Recruitment • City of London, London, United Kingdom
White Collar Crime & Sanctions Solicitor

White Collar Crime & Sanctions Solicitor

William James Recruitment • City of London, London, United Kingdom
8 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

The Role


White Collar Crime and Sanctions Solicitor – Central London – Market Leading Salary


A leading international law firm is seeking a talented White Collar Crime & Sanctions Associate Solicitor to join its highly regarded Financial Regulatory team in Central London.


The team advises multinational organisations, insurers, financial institutions and global corporates on complex financial crime, sanctions, regulatory investigations and fraud-related matters across multiple jurisdictions. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly established and well respected practice operating at the forefront of an evolving international regulatory landscape.


The successful candidate will gain exposure to a broad range of complex matters involving sanctions compliance, financial crime risk management, regulatory investigations, enforcement actions and cross-border advisory work. Working alongside recognised experts in the field, you will advise clients across sectors including insurance, financial services, shipping, commodities and energy.


The firm is seeking a Solicitor with at least 2+ years' PQE and demonstrable experience in white collar crime, financial crime, regulatory investigations or sanctions matters.


Success in this role means delivering commercially focused legal advice, managing complex regulatory risk matters, developing strong client relationships and contributing to the continued growth of a market-leading practice.


Key Responsibilities


  • Advise clients on UK and international sanctions regimes, including compliance and enforcement risks
  • Support and manage complex internal and external investigations
  • Advise on financial crime, fraud, bribery, corruption and money laundering matters
  • Conduct sanctions risk assessments and compliance reviews
  • Draft high-quality legal advice, submissions and regulatory correspondence
  • Engage with regulators and enforcement agencies on behalf of clients
  • Assist clients with licensing applications, voluntary disclosures and governance frameworks
  • Collaborate with international lawyers and multidisciplinary teams on cross-border matters
  • Support business development initiatives and maintain strong client relationships


The Candidate


  • Qualified Solicitor with 2+ years' PQE
  • Strong knowledge of UK and international sanctions regimes
  • Experience in financial crime, regulatory investigations, fraud, sanctions or compliance matters
  • Experience working with regulatory and enforcement bodies
  • Excellent technical drafting and analytical skills
  • Strong organisational and project management abilities
  • Commercially aware with a pragmatic approach to client service
  • Experience working on multi-jurisdictional matters is desirable
  • Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills


The Benefits and How to Apply


  • Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
  • Hybrid working arrangement
  • Opportunity to work on complex, international and high-profile matters
  • Exposure to leading experts in sanctions and financial crime
  • Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing team
  • High-quality cross-border work and international client exposure
  • Collaborative and supportive working environment
  • Modern Central London offices


Apply in the strictest confidence online or via telephone.


Contact: Abigail Lockett, Recruitment Consultant


Direct Dial: 0203 918 1665 | Mobile: 07494 821 014

Email: Abigail.Lockett@williamjamesrecruitment.com


More About William James Recruitment


William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with highly regarded clients, including Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked firms, advising on strategic legal appointments at all levels.

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