Director, Legal Counsel (Sanctions)

gartner; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Gartner, Inc. in London seeks a qualified solicitor to join its Legal & Compliance team to lead sanctions compliance and related regulatory matters. You will advise on UK, EU, and US regimes, conduct investigations, and support the business in complex environments.

The role requires 5+ years PQE in sanctions compliance, strong communication, and ability to train teams. A global, fast-paced setting offers broad exposure and opportunities to impact governance and risk management.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or barrister in the United Kingdom with a track record in sanctions compliance.
• Experience advising on UK, EU and US sanctions regimes and global frameworks.
• Proven ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience conducting internal investigations, due diligence, audits or reviews.
• Experience in developing and delivering compliance training and policies.

Responsibilities

• Support and enhance Gartner’s sanctions compliance program across regimes (US, UK, EU, UN).
• Provide legal guidance on sanctions and related compliance matters.
• Conduct risk assessments and due diligence for sanctions compliance (clients, vendors, partners).
• Provide legal training to business units on sanctions compliance and related issues.
• Monitor changes in sanctions regimes and communicate impact to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement policies and controls.
• Conduct internal investigations, due diligence, audits in response to concerns.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Regulatory interpretation

Investigations experience

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister in the United Kingdom

5+ years PQE in sanctions compliance

Job description

Position Overview:

We are seeking a qualified and experienced lawyer to join our Legal & Compliance team. This role will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing Gartner’s sanctions compliance program, providing expert guidance on sanctions matters and other complex compliance matters, supporting the business in navigating complex regulatory environments, and conducting internal investigations, audits, and reviews. This role is critical to maintaining Gartner’s reputation and operational integrity globally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and enhance Gartner’s sanctions compliance program, ensuring adherence to all applicable sanctions regimes (US, UK, EU, UN).
• Provide legal guidance on sanctions matters and other compliance-related matters.
• Conduct risk assessments and due diligence related to sanctions compliance including screening of clients, vendors, and partners.
• Provide legal support and training to business units on sanctions compliance and related legal issues.
• Monitor, assess, and interpret changes in sanctions regimes and communicate their impact to internal stakeholders.
• Conduct comprehensive research, perform risk assessments, and provide advice on legal and regulatory matters and their impact on Gartner’s operations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Conduct internal investigations, due diligence, audits, and reviews in response to compliance concerns and as part of the organization’s second line of defense.
• Prepare and review compliance documentation and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the broader Legal & Compliance team on other regulatory and compliance initiatives as needed.

Qualifications:

• Qualified solicitor or barrister in the United Kingdom (or equivalent legal qualification)
• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience (PQE) in sanctions compliance, either in-house at a corporation or within a reputable law firm.
• Demonstrable experience advising on UK, EU, and US sanctions regimes, with a strong understanding of global sanctions frameworks.
• Proven ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience conducting internal investigations, due diligence, audits, or reviews.
• Experience in developing and delivering compliance training and policies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High ethical standards and attention to detail.

Preferred:

• Experience working with multinational corporations.
• Familiarity with other areas of financial crime compliance (e.g., anti-money laundering, export controls, anti-bribery).

Who are we?

At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world.

Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective business and technology insights, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.

Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to 20,000 associates globally who support over 13,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That’s why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here.

What makes Gartner a great place to work?

Our vast, virtually untapped market potential offers limitless opportunities – opportunities that may not even exist right now – for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance.

We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients.

Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations.

We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work.

Gartner is the world authority on AI

At Gartner, you’ll join a company at the very center of the AI revolution. Gartner has proactive, objective guidance throughout clients’ AI journeys. We set the standard for how organizations leverage artificial intelligence to drive meaningful impact. You’ll have access to unmatched resources, expertise, and technology, and play a key role in helping Gartner and our clients innovate and grow as we leverage AI to transform business and technology landscapes.

It’s an exciting time to be at Gartner, with limitless opportunities to make a real impact, grow your skills, and build a lasting, meaningful career in a field that’s reshaping the way we operate. If you’re passionate about AI and want to be part of a team that’s guiding the leaders who shape the world, Gartner is the place for you.

What do we offer?

Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers.

In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive - working virtually when it’s productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.

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