Financial Crime Lawyer

AJ FOX COMPLIANCE; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks a Financial Crime Lawyer to uphold high standards in anti-money laundering and financial crime compliance. The role requires significant experience in regulatory compliance and involves advising stakeholders, conducting investigations, and leading training initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified solicitor looking to contribute to strategic risk management in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in AML and financial crime compliance within a large law firm.
• Experience in broader regulatory compliance in professional services.
• Ability to advise stakeholders on compliance matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise stakeholders on AML and financial crime compliance.
• Support development and implementation of compliance frameworks.
• Conduct internal investigations and report on suspicious activities.
• Monitor regulatory developments and ensure firm compliance.
• Lead internal training and risk assessments.

Skills

Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

Financial crime compliance

Regulatory compliance

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Overview

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

Qualifications

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Please submit your CV for consideration. Thank you.

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