Interim Senior AML Lawyer

QED Legal Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

London-based Interim Senior AML Lawyer sought to handle senior KYC escalations and advise on complex financial crime matters. The role supports the global compliance function with clear, practical guidance on next steps.

Ideal candidates will have extensive PQE, strong AML experience in the legal sector, and the ability to balance regulatory obligations with a pragmatic, commercial approach. ASAP start preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ PQE
• Strong financial crime and AML experience within the legal sector
• Confident handling KYC escalations and complex client due diligence questions
• Able to provide senior legal advice and explain recommendations clearly
• Comfortable balancing regulatory obligations with a practical, commercial approach

Responsibilities

• Handling KYC escalations that require senior legal input
• Advising on complex financial crime and AML matters
• Assessing risks and supporting decisions on client and matter acceptance
• Providing practical guidance on escalated issues and appropriate next steps

Skills

KYC escalations

AML experience

Financial crime

Job description

Interim Senior AML Lawyer

London

Up to £130,000 per annum, pro rata

Experienced in handling complex KYC escalations and advising on financial crime matters?

I’m working with a leading global law firm looking for a Senior AML Lawyer to provide support across its financial crime and compliance function. Ideally looking for someone to start ASAP.

This would suit someone who enjoys working through complex issues, applying sound judgement and providing clear, practical advice on how to move forward.

The role?

• Handling KYC escalations that require senior legal input
• Advising on complex financial crime and AML matters
• Assessing risks and supporting decisions on client and matter acceptance
• Providing practical guidance on escalated issues and appropriate next steps

About you?

• Ideally 10+ years’ PQE
• Strong financial crime and AML experience within the legal sector
• Confident handling KYC escalations and complex client due diligence questions
• Able to provide senior legal advice and explain your recommendations clearly
• Comfortable balancing regulatory obligations with a practical, commercial approach

What’s in it for you?

• Work alongside an experienced global compliance team
• Put your expertise to use on complex AML and financial crime matters
• Gain exposure to client risk within an international practice
• Salary in the region of £130,000 per annum, pro rata