Contract Lawyer - Financial Crime

TLT LLP; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is looking for a Contract Lawyer with expertise in anti-money laundering and financial crime. This is a flexible role for qualified solicitors with substantial experience in regulatory compliance within a large law firm. The initial contract lasts 3-6 months, with a chance for extension. You will manage compliance with AML and FC laws, develop policies, and support various projects. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Experience in AML and financial crime compliance.
• Ability to juggle a busy and varied workload.
• Strong drafting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with AML and FC laws and regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments and manage FC-related compliance.
• Support development of AML and FC policies and procedures.

Skills

AML / FC advice

Compliance monitoring

Suspicious activity reporting

Drafting policies

Training on AML and FC

Job description

We, TLT, are looking to speak to Contract Lawyer's with experience in anti-money laundering (AML) and financial crime (FC) to join our team. This role is offered on a flexible working basis and would best suit a qualified solicitor with extensive experience of AML, FC and regulatory risks and requirements of a large law firm.

This role will be an initial 3-6 month contract with potential for extension. Ideally you will be based in a commutable distance from our Manchester or Bristol offices. We will also consider candidates on a Remote basis.

Your Role

• Play a pivotal role in ensuring continued best in class compliance with AML and FC law and regulation.
• Ensure the firm complies with all relevant AML and FC laws and regulations.
• Support the Head of AML and FC in ensuring that the firm's policies, procedures and operations remain in full compliance with legal requirements.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, providing advice, conducting risk assessments, and managing FC-related compliance matters.
• Support in developing, implementing, and maintaining effective AML and FC policies, procedures, and controls in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements and best practice.
• Act as a subject matter expert in AML, ABC, CTF, SAR reporting, sanctions and fraud, providing expertise on high‑risk cases.
• Support development of methodologies and conducting Firm Wide Risk Assessments to identify and mitigate potential risks across AML and FC.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records of financial crime‑related activities and initiatives.
• Supporting the Head of AML and FC on financial crime‑related projects.

Your Skills & Experience

• Background in providing AML / FC advice at all levels of a regulated entity, including compliance monitoring, sanctions and financial compliance.
• Experience acting as a subject matter expert across the firm on suspicious activity reporting, proceeds of crime, anti‑bribery, fraud and failure to prevent tax evasion queries.
• Experience in creating and providing training on AML and FC risks, laws and regulations.
• Experience drafting, reviewing and implementing AML and FC policies, procedures and controls.
• Strong drafting and communication skills.
• A desire to develop your skills across the entire financial crime spectrum.
• Ability to juggle a busy and varied workload.
• Enthusiastic & team approach to working.

Your Team

TLT is known for the way we set new expectations and push the boundaries, but this can never compromise our firm, reputation or clients. Our Risk and Compliance team are there to make sure we are compliant with all our obligations in areas such as Data Protection, SRA and FCA regulation as well as protecting our clients and people.

The team includes both experienced lawyers and technical specialists who address an extensive range of regulatory and ethical requirements, thinking both commercially and practically to make sure we remain compliant and true to our values.

About TLT

Fast paced, fast growing and forward thinking, TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people.

We work with high profile clients in innovative sectors. With local, national and international reach, we have over 1,800 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India and the US. TLT was named Law Firm of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2023. This marks the third year in a row the firm has taken away this accolade in industry awards - having previously been named Law Firm of the Year at The Lawyer Awards in 2021 and the British Legal Awards in 2022.

Our purpose is to protect, prepare and progress our clients for what comes next and it’s essential that we do the same for our people, our planet and our communities too. In our open and collaborative culture, we encourage everyone to be their whole self, to have a voice and to contribute.