Financial Crime Lawyer

AJ FOX COMPLIANCE; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm is seeking a Financial Crime Lawyer for their Risk and Compliance team in Bristol. The role involves ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering standards and contributing to strategic risk management. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in financial crime compliance and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in AML, financial crime, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in a large law firm or similar professional services environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Judgement

Organisational Ability

Attention to Detail

Education

Solicitor Qualification

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.

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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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