Interim Senior AML Lawyer: Complex Financial Crime

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

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.