Legal Counsel - Sanctions Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international bank is seeking a Sanctions Lawyer to join their legal team in London. This hybrid role offers the chance to work on various sanctions and financial crime issues, advising stakeholders on compliance. Competitive remuneration is available for this newly created position.

Benefits

Market-leading remuneration package

Hybrid working arrangement

Qualifications

• UK-qualified Solicitor required.
• Understanding of sanctions and financial crime is essential.
• Experience in financial services and corporate law.

Responsibilities

• Advise UK and EMEA teams on sanctions regimes.
• Work with various stakeholders on legal compliance.

Skills

Sanctions

Financial Crime

Legal Advisory

Education

UK-qualified Solicitor

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Client:

Capital Markets Recruitment

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Sanctions Lawyer

Location: London (Hybrid)

Our client is an international bank who have an opportunity for a Sanctions Lawyer to join their high-performing legal team. This is a newly created role where you will assist the UK and wider EMEA teams. In this role, you will work with a variety of stakeholders advising on the impact of sanctions regimes (UK and EU).

The ideal candidate:

• To be considered for the role, you must be a UK-qualified Solicitor. All levels from 5 PQE will be considered.
• You will have a deep understanding and experience in a range of sanctions and financial crime.
• Experience in a financial services firm and a corporate law firm.

What's on offer:

• A market-leading remuneration package is on offer.
• Hybrid role

A full and detailed job spec is available on application.