Financial Crime Lawyer

AJ FOX COMPLIANCE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AJ FOX COMPLIANCE seeks a Financial Crime Lawyer for a prestigious law firm in London. The role demands extensive expertise in financial crime law, including AML and regulatory compliance, with responsibilities encompassing leadership within the compliance team and stakeholder engagement. This position offers a unique opportunity within a supportive environment committed to high standards of compliance.

Qualifications

• Expertise in financial crime matters including AML, sanctions, and fraud.
• Experience within compliance in international law firms.
• Strong technical legal understanding of UK and European regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial crime compliance function advising on AML and bribery.
• Support the MLRO with reports and regulatory filings.
• Monitor regulatory developments and update firm policies accordingly.

Skills

Financial Crime Law

Regulatory Compliance

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Qualified lawyer with at least 5 years’ PQE

Job description

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Law Firm Risk & Compliance at AJ FOX COMPLIANCE

We are working with a prestigious international law firm to hire a Financial Crime Lawyer to join their London team. In this role, you’ll provide expert advice on financial crime matters, as well as playing a key part in safeguarding the firm’s reputation and regulatory standing. This is a vital position within a well-established compliance team, working closely with senior stakeholders including the MLRO, General Counsel and Managing Partners.

The firm is looking for a qualified lawyer with at least 5 years’ PQE, gained within the compliance function of an international law firm or as a regulatory fee earner. A strong technical understanding of financial crime laws, including money laundering, sanctions, bribery and fraud across the UK and Europe, is essential.

The responsibilities will include:

• Leading the financial crime compliance function, offering guidance to partners, lawyers and business services teams on issues such as AML, sanctions, and bribery
• Supporting the MLRO with reports, regulatory filings and external questionnaires
• Monitoring regulatory developments and updating firm policies, procedures and risk assessments accordingly
• Preparing for regulatory audits and managing liaison with external bodies
• Overseeing the delivery of firmwide training
• Managing and developing the compliance team, including performance reviews and resource planning
• Advising on broader compliance topics such as conflicts, confidentiality and regulatory obligations

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, sound judgement and attention to detail, with a proactive, pragmatic approach to problem solving. The ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels and to manage complex projects is key.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly regarded international practice with a strong compliance culture. If you are a skilled compliance lawyer seeking your next challenge in a collaborative and supportive environment, we would like to hear from you. Apply now to find out more.

Not quite right for you? Check out the rest of our risk and compliance roles or give one of our friendly team a call on 0207 117 2542.

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