Financial Crime Solicitor

Brandon James Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious legal firm in London seeks a Financial Crime Solicitor at Mid Associate/Manager level. The role involves advising on financial crime risks, including AML, and supporting policy development. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of financial regulations, 3-5 years' experience, and strong commercial awareness. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with exceptional exposure to international regulatory work.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous benefits package

Exposure to international work

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' post-qualification experience as a solicitor.
• Experience in financial crime or regulatory investigations.
• Strong understanding of AML, ABC, and sanctions legislation.

Responsibilities

• Advise on AML, sanctions, fraud, and financial crime risks.
• Support the development of firm-wide policies and controls.
• Liaise with regulators and financial institutions.

Skills

Financial crime regulation knowledge

Anti-money laundering (AML)

Bribery and corruption regulations

Sanctions compliance

Cross-border compliance

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

A rare opportunity has arisen for a Financial Crime Solicitor to join the in-house legal team of a Magic Circle firm, based in their London headquarters. This is a permanent role at Mid Associate/Manager level, ideal for a Financial Crime Solicitor seeking high-level exposure to global financial institutions, regulators, and complex cross-border matters.

Working within the Financial Services division, the Financial Crime Solicitor will be part of a close-knit team advising internally on a broad range of financial crime risks, including anti-money laundering (AML), bribery and corruption, sanctions compliance, fraud, and other regulatory issues. This is a unique in-house position within private practice, offering a balance of high-profile advisory work and internal risk management across global jurisdictions.

The Financial Crime Solicitor’s Role

As a Financial Crime Solicitor in this role, your focus will be on advising the firm internally in relation to financial crime obligations across multiple global offices. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, including Risk, Compliance, General Counsel, and external advisors. Key responsibilities include:

• Advising on anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions, ABC (anti-bribery and corruption), fraud and broader financial crime risks.

• Supporting on the development and implementation of firmwide policies and controls.

• Liaising with regulators and financial institutions where required.

• Providing training and updates to legal and compliance teams.

This role would suit someone with strong technical knowledge of the UK regulatory landscape (including the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018, and relevant SRA standards) and exposure to cross-border compliance frameworks.

The Financial Crime Solicitor

• A qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with 3-5 years’ post-qualification experience.

• Previous experience in financial crime, regulatory investigations or white-collar crime – ideally gained in-house or at a top-tier law firm.

• Strong understanding of relevant legislation, including AML, ABC, and sanctions compliance.

• Commercial awareness, with the ability to advise in a business-sensitive and pragmatic manner.

In Return?

• Competitive salary range: £95,000-£115,000 per annum depending on experience.

• Exceptional exposure to international regulatory work at a prestigious law firm.

• Opportunities to contribute to global policies and firm-wide initiatives.

• Generous benefits package including bonus, pension, and health insurance.

Keywords: Financial Crime Solicitor | In-House Legal | Financial Services Lawyer | AML Sanctions Bribery | Risk and Compliance | Magic Circle Law