Financial Crime & AML Lawyer - Top UK Law Firm

QED Legal; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm seeks a Financial Crime & AML Lawyer to join their compliance team in Manchester. This role requires a qualified solicitor with expertise in AML laws, stakeholder management, and strong compliance skills. You'll lead on complex compliance queries, implement policies, and collaborate with various teams. Enjoy hybrid working, competitive salary, and excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Genuine flexibility in hybrid working

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in AML and financial crime legislation.
• In-depth knowledge of UK AML laws.
• Experience in managing high-risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead AML compliance queries including sanctions and fraud.
• Draft and implement AML policies and procedures.
• Support responses to regulatory audits.

Skills

AML legal expertise

Financial crime knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Financial Crime & AML Lawyer – National Law Firm

Manchester
(Open to other locations, please reach out)
2/3 days a week in office

We're working with a leading national law firm that is looking to bring on board a Financial Crime & AML Lawyer to join their growing compliance team. This is a great opportunity to shape and influence anti-money laundering (AML) and financial crime (FC) strategy at a top-tier firm with a strong reputation across the UK.

Not just a technical role but a position that will have a real impact across the firm.

The Role

You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders across the business to ensure compliance with AML regulations and financial crime obligations. The role is key to protecting the integrity of the firm’s operations and clients, involving advising on risk assessments, policy implementation, horizon scanning, and reporting.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading on complex AML/FC compliance queries, including sanctions, fraud, bribery, and SAR reporting
• Supporting the Head of AML & FC, MLCO, and MLRO on regulatory compliance and internal processes
• Drafting, reviewing, and implementing firm-wide AML and FC policies and procedures
• Conducting internal investigations and managing the SAR process
• Collaborating with legal, risk, compliance, and business development teams to manage risk exposure
• Delivering internal training and advising on legislative changes and regulatory risks
• Supporting responses to regulatory audits and liaising with external bodies when required

About You

Qualified solicitor with strong AML/FC legal expertise in a regulated professional services or law firm environment.
In-depth knowledge of UK AML laws, POCA, sanctions, ABC, fraud, and tax evasion legislation.
Proven experience managing high-risk client/matter assessments and working with senior stakeholders.

What’s in it for you?

Join a top-performing law firm with a true people-first culture.
Hybrid working with genuine flexibility.
Involvement in regulatory projects and decision-making at senior levels.
Competitive salary, private medical, and excellent benefits.
Real career progression, with leadership committed to team development.

I'm interested in speaking to qualified solicitors across the UK focused on AML or Financial Crime — I want to connect with true specialists.

Interested?

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