Financial Crime Compliance Lawyer - US Law Firm

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is seeking an experienced Financial Crime Compliance Lawyer to advise on compliance matters and regulatory changes. The ideal candidate has 5+ years PQE with proven experience in financial crime compliance. This position offers a competitive salary with a discretionary bonus and the opportunity for hybrid working from the London office.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Growth and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with international experience.
• Proven experience in financial crime compliance.
• Strong knowledge of AML, sanctions, and fraud regulations.

Responsibilities

• Advise on financial crime compliance and regulatory matters.
• Monitor regulatory changes and update policies.
• Deliver financial crime training and manage team appraisals.

Skills

Financial crime compliance expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Education

Qualified lawyer with 5+ years PQE

Job description

• Financial Crime Compliance Lawyer.
• US Law Firm.

About Our Client

US Law Firm.

Job Description

Key responsibilities include:

• Advise the firm on financial crime compliance, as well as general compliance and regulatory matters.
• Monitor regulatory changes, update firm policies, maintain AML database, and prepare for audits.
• Identify reputational and financial crime risks, approve high‑risk clients/ matters, and attend internal/ external compliance meetings.
• Deliver financial crime training to the firm, share knowledge, manage team appraisals, and oversee analyst development.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate would have:

• Qualified lawyer with 5+ years PQE and international experience.
• Proven experience advising on financial crime issues, liaising with stakeholders, and handling SAR submissions.
• Strong knowledge of UK, EU, and US financial crime regulations, including AML, sanctions, bribery, and fraud compliance.
• Experienced in project management and process improvement, with strong capability in drafting and updating compliance policies and frameworks.

What's on Offer

On offer to the candidate:

• Competitive salary plus discretionary bonus and package.
• Growth and progression opportunities.
• Hybrid working from London office.