Financial Crime Lawyer
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About the Role
We are working with an international law firm to hire a Financial Crime Lawyer into their global Risk & Compliance team in London. In this role, you’ll provide expert guidance on financial crime matters, support firmwide compliance initiatives, and play a key role in developing junior internal processes. You'll work closely with the Head of and serve as an escalation point on complex regulatory queries.
The firm seeks a qualified lawyer with experience advising on anti-money laundering, sanctions, and broader financial crime risks, ideally gained within a leading international practice.
The responsibilities will include:
- Advising on compliance across AML, anti-bribery and corruption, sanctions, fraud prevention and related areas
- Acting as an escalation point for complex queries
- Aiding in the development of more junior team members
- Supporting strategic financial crime projects and regulatory audits
- Assisting with firmwide and local risk assessments
- Leading and delivering training and contributing to firmwide policy development
- Monitoring global regulatory changes and implementing process updates as needed
- Preparing internal reports and supporting international offices on financial crime issues
They are seeking someone with strong communication skills, sound judgement, and a sharp eye for detail. Experience managing risk in a professional services environment is important, as is a strong working knowledge of UK financial crime regulations and a proactive, collaborative mindset.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their compliance career within a high-performing, international setting. If you're ready to step into a strategic, people-focused role, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more.
If you’d like to hear more about this role, please apply with a copy of your CV. Thank you!
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