My client, a leading financial institution, are looking to hire a lawyer with strong experience in advising on financial crime and sanctions to join the Sanctions team in a senior position.
The successful candidate will be working in a tight knit team and be embedded in the business as a subject matter expert. The involves advising on sanctions-related risks, providing recommendations on customers and transactions from a sanctions perspective and supporting Compliance and other relevant business lines through guidance and training, drafting and provide sanctions regulatory reporting. This role is ideal for a contentious or non-contentious lawyer looking to move into a business facing role which offers a high level of responsibility and support.
Skills required:
- Qualified lawyer with 3+ years PQE gained in-house or in private practice.
- Experience advising on regulatory matters in relation to financial crime or sanctions. UK experience is essential for this role.
- As this role involves working with senior stakeholders across the organisation, experience of this would be advantageous.
My client is open to considering strong candidates for this role with different regulatory backgrounds who can demonstrate the necessary skills for this role and a strong understanding of UK sanctions.
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