Financial Crime Lawyer

Ryder Reid Legal Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent international law firm in London is seeking an experienced Financial Crime Lawyer to provide strategic and practical guidance on AML and financial crime matters. You will lead risk assessments, manage client due diligence, and support compliance training initiatives within a collaborative team. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years' experience with AML and a deep understanding of UK legislation. This role provides significant visibility and the chance to impact the firm's compliance function.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in financial crime/AML within an international law firm.
• Strong understanding of UK AML legislation, sanctions, and financial crime regulations.
• Excellent communication, research, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on AML and financial crime compliance for new clients and matters.
• Lead risk assessments for PEPs and other high-risk entities.
• Oversee day-to-day client due diligence and ongoing monitoring.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders on policy interpretation and implementation.

Skills

Financial Crime Compliance

AML Regulations

Client Due Diligence

Risk Assessment

Commercial Mindset

Education

Qualified lawyer (England & Wales or other common law jurisdiction)

Tools

Automated Business Intake Systems

AML Screening Tools

Job description

Financial Crime Lawyer

Location: London Status: Permanent, Full-Time

An international law firm is seeking a Financial Crime Lawyer to join its London-based Risk & Compliance team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the firm's financial crime and AML framework within a collaborative, high-performing environment.

About the Role

Reporting to senior compliance leadership, the Financial Crime Lawyer will provide strategic and practical guidance on AML, sanctions, and broader financial crime matters. You'll work closely with partners, fee earners, and global colleagues to ensure the firm's client onboarding and matter acceptance processes meet regulatory standards and internal policies.

This is a hands‑on role with scope to lead risk assessments, manage high-risk client reviews, contribute to policy development, and support training initiatives across the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on AML and financial crime compliance for new clients and matters.
• Lead risk assessments for PEPs and other high‑risk entities.
• Oversee day‑to‑day client due diligence and ongoing monitoring.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders on policy interpretation and implementation.
• Support development and delivery of compliance training.
• Monitor regulatory developments and contribute to policy updates.
• Mentor junior compliance team members and support cross‑office collaboration.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified lawyer (England & Wales or other common law jurisdiction) or experienced compliance professional.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in financial crime/AML within an international law firm.
• Strong understanding of UK AML legislation, sanctions, and financial crime regulations.
• Excellent communication, research, and analytical skills.
• Commercial mindset with a pragmatic approach to risk.
• Experience with automated business intake systems and AML screening tools preferred.

This is a rare opportunity to join a prestigious firm in a role offering visibility, impact, and the chance to help shape the future of its compliance function.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.