Financial Crime Lawyer

Taylor Root; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking a qualified lawyer to join its London-based compliance team, focusing on financial crime across their global offices. You will lead the financial crime function, advise on anti-money laundering, sanctions, and related areas, and manage compliance staff. Strong candidates will have over 5 years of PQE and experience in an international firm.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE experience.
• Experience in an international law firm.
• Proven experience in submitting SARs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial crime function within the compliance team.
• Advise on AML, sanctions, and fraud.
• Prepare for audits and liaise with regulators.

Skills

Knowledge of UK and EU financial crime laws

Advising on financial crime

Conflict management

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

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A leading international law firm is seeking a qualified lawyer to join its London-based compliance team, focusing on financial crime across their global offices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the financial crime function within the compliance team
• Advise on anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions, bribery, fraud, tax evasion and market abuse
• Support the MLRO with SARs and regulatory questionnaires
• Monitor regulatory changes and update internal policies and procedures
• Maintain AML records and databases
• Prepare for audits and liaise with regulators
• Approve high-risk clients and matters
• Deliver training and represent the firm at industry events
• Manage and mentor compliance staff
• Provide advice on conflicts, confidentiality, client terms, secondments, and regulatory codes
• Support with insurance renewals and other compliance projects

Requirements:

• Qualified lawyer with 5+ years PQE
• Experience in an international firm
• Strong knowledge of UK and EU financial crime laws and regulations
• Proven experience in advising on financial crime and submitting SARs