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Compliance Lawyer

Larbey Evans

Greater London

Hybrid

GBP 100,000 - 150,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

A prestigious US law firm is seeking to hire a Compliance Lawyer for its London office, focusing on financial crime in the UK and Europe. The role involves managing compliance functions, advising partners, and ensuring regulatory adherence. Candidates should have significant experience in regulatory compliance, with strong project management skills, and will enjoy hybrid working arrangements and comprehensive employee benefits.

Benefits

Additional birthday holiday

Annual wellbeing allowance

On-site gym

Qualifications

Experience in a City or International law firm.
Knowledge of UK financial crime regulations.
Experience managing projects and improving processes.

Responsibilities

Oversee financial crime function and advise regarding compliance.
Draft and maintain compliance policies and training materials.
Support the MLRO and manage reporting obligations.

Skills

Experience in financial crime issues

Project management

Advising on regulatory compliance

This range is provided by Larbey Evans. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Prestigious US law firm is seeking to hire a Compliance Lawyer to join their London office on a permanent basis to focus on financial crime in the UK and Europe.

Salary to £150,000
Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)
Fantastic employee benefits inc. additional birthday holiday, annual wellbeing allowance, on-site gym etc.!

The successful candidate will join a busy team of lawyers and analysts and will directly support the Compliance Manager in the team.

Compliance Lawyer Key Responsibilities:

Take ownership of the financial crime function within the Compliance team, advising partners and employees on financial crime, including money laundering sanctions, bribery, fraud, tax evasion and market abuse
Support the MLRO in their duties, including submitting SARs, and completing questionnaires from clients, suppliers, or the SRA
Draft, maintain, and update policies, procedures, and risk assessments in line with regulations
Deliver financial crime training to relevant offices
Attend relevant firm committee and MLRO meetings and present key topics including external roundtables and conferences to stay abreast of industry developments
Involvement in appraisals and resourcing needs

Compliance Lawyer Skills & Requirements:

Experience of working at a large City / International law firm either in a similar role or a fee earner with regulatory experience
Knowledge of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, UK Money Laundering Regulations and LSAG guidance, French and Belgian AML Regulations and industry guidance, UK, EU and US sanctions, Bribery Act 2010, Criminal Finances Act 2017 and ECCTA 2023
Experience advising on financial crime issues and liaising with relevant stakeholders, and preparing/submitting SARs
Experience managing projects and implementing changes to processes and procedures

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Legal
Industries
Legal Services and Law Practice

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