Financial Crime Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Crime Lawyer to join their Risk and Compliance team in Manchester. This role is pivotal in maintaining high standards in anti-money laundering and financial crime compliance while contributing to strategic risk management initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with significant experience in AML and regulatory compliance, possessing excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset. Join a highly respected firm that values professional development and offers a flexible working environment. If you are ready to make a difference in a forward-thinking legal setting, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Significant experience in AML and financial crime compliance.
• Ability to operate effectively across a broad stakeholder base.

Responsibilities

• Advise stakeholders on AML and financial crime compliance.
• Conduct internal investigations and monitor regulatory developments.
• Lead internal training and manage high-risk matters.

Skills

Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

Financial Crime Compliance

Regulatory Compliance

Excellent Communication Skills

Organizational Ability

Education

Qualified Solicitor

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Client:

AJ FOX COMPLIANCE

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

We are working with a leading national law firm to recruit a Financial Crime Lawyer into their Risk and Compliance team in Manchester. 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.