Financial Crime Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm seeks a Financial Crime Lawyer for their Risk and Compliance team. The successful candidate will uphold anti-money laundering standards, contribute to strategic risk management, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance across the firm, all within a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunity

Strong compliance culture

Commitment to professional development

Qualifications

• Significant experience in AML and financial crime compliance.
• Experience in large law firms or professional services.
• Ability to work across a broad stakeholder base.

Responsibilities

• Advise on AML and compliance matters across the business.
• Conduct internal investigations and report on suspicious activity.
• Lead internal training and firm-wide risk assessments.

Skills

Communication

Judgement

Organizational ability

Collaboration

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

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We are working with a leading national law firm to recruit a Financial Crime Lawyer into their Risk and Compliance team in Bristol. In this role, you’ll be a central figure in upholding the firm’s high standards in anti-money laundering and financial crime compliance, while contributing to strategic risk management initiatives across the business.

The firm is looking for a qualified solicitor with significant experience in AML, financial crime, and broader regulatory compliance within a large law firm or similar professional services environment.

The responsibilities will include:

• Advising stakeholders across the business on AML and financial crime compliance
• Supporting the Head of in the ongoing development and implementation of frameworks, policies and procedures
• Conducting internal investigations and reporting on suspicious activity
• Monitoring regulatory developments and ensuring firm-wide compliance
• Working with senior risk professionals to manage high-risk matters
• Leading on internal training and firm-wide risk assessments
• Responding to regulatory enquiries and audit requests
• Collaborating with fee earners and business services to assess and mitigate AML risks
• Maintaining accurate records of financial crime initiatives and reporting

They are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, sound judgement, and the ability to operate effectively across a broad stakeholder base. Attention to detail, strong organisational ability, and a collaborative mindset are key.

This is a flexible working opportunity and offers the chance to join a highly respected firm with a strong compliance culture and a commitment to professional development.

If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a forward-thinking legal environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to discuss this opportunity further. We look forward to hearing from you.

Please submit your CV for consideration. Thank you.

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