Financial Crime Lawyer

Sector:AML, Financial Crime & Sanctions, Claims & Complaints, Regulatory Risk
Salary/Rate:up to £95,000
Job type:Permanent
Location:London
Region:Surrey
Reference:1001
Post Date:04. 04. 2025
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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!

Not quite right for you? Check out the rest of our risk and compliance roles or give one of our friendly team a call on 0207 117 2542.

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