Financial Crime Lawyer

RedLaw Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international law firm in London seeks a skilled Compliance Lawyer to handle complex financial crime issues. This pivotal role involves advising senior stakeholders and leading the compliance function. Candidates should have at least 5 years of PQE in a compliance-focused role and a strong understanding of financial crime regulations.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ PQE in a compliance-focused role at an international law firm.
• In-depth expertise in financial crime regulation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the firm’s financial crime function within the Compliance team.
• Advise senior stakeholders on anti-money laundering and other compliance issues.
• Support MLRO with compliance-related inquiries.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong commercial awareness

Job description

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Are you an experienced Compliance Lawyer looking to elevate your career at one of the world’s most prestigious international law firms?

We’re working with an elite law firm who are seeking a skilled Compliance Lawyer to join its London office. This is a standout opportunity to take on a pivotal role focused on financial crime, advising on complex issues across the UK and continental Europe.

As a key member of the London Compliance Team, you’ll play a central role in advising on high-stakes financial crime matters impacting the firm’s operations in London and its European offices. Collaborating closely with a team of lawyers and analysts, you’ll serve as the firm’s go-to expert on financial crime, ensuring top-tier risk management and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the firm’s financial crime function within the Compliance team, delivering consistent and responsive support.
• Advise senior stakeholders on complex issues including anti-money laundering, sanctions, bribery, fraud, tax evasion, and market abuse.
• Support the MLRO with key responsibilities, such as submitting SARs and managing compliance-related inquiries from clients, vendors, and the SRA.
• Provide strategic advice on a broad range of compliance and regulatory matters, including:
• Conflicts of interest and confidentiality (SRA and US rules)
• Terms of engagement with clients and third parties
• Secondments, lateral hires, and practising rights
• SRA Codes of Conduct, insurance renewals, and ad hoc regulatory projects

To be considered, you will have:

• At least 5 years’ PQE in a compliance-focused role at an international law firm
• In-depth expertise in financial crime regulation, with proven experience drafting policies and procedures
• Excellent communication skills, strong commercial awareness, and the confidence to advise at all levels

Please apply for full details!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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