Financial Crime Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm seeks a Financial Crime Lawyer to enhance their Risk and Compliance team. This role offers an opportunity to uphold high standards in anti-money laundering compliance while driving risk management initiatives across the firm. Ideal candidates will be qualified solicitors with comprehensive experience in financial crime within professional services. A flexible working environment is offered.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunity

Commitment to professional development

Qualifications

• Significant experience in AML and financial crime compliance.
• Experience in a large law firm or professional services environment.
• Ability to operate effectively across broad stakeholder bases.

Responsibilities

• Advising on AML and financial crime compliance.
• Conducting internal investigations and reporting on suspicious activity.
• Leading on internal training and risk assessments.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Sound judgement

Strong organisational ability

Collaborative mindset

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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