Sanctions & Financial Crime Lawyer

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is seeking a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with at least 5 years of experience in Sanctions and Financial Crime. The role involves direct client contact and hands-on responsibilities from day one, including advising on sanctions and participating in criminal investigations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Sanctions.
• Experience in Financial Crime is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advising on Trade and Financial sanctions issues.
• Involvement in criminal investigations and trials.

Skills

Sanctions

Financial Crime

Criminal Investigation

Education

Solicitor in England & Wales

Barrister

Job description

Job Title: Sanctions & Financial Crime Lawyer, London

We are seeking solicitors with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in sanctions law for a new role with our London-based law firm client. Experience in Financial Crime is a plus. The role involves direct client contact from day one.

The ideal candidate will have experience representing organizations, corporates, and individuals, with strong technical knowledge of UK sanctions and export control regimes, as well as their interaction with foreign sanctions frameworks. You should be able to advise on trade and financial sanctions issues across different contexts, with familiarity with major non-UK sanctions systems, especially the EU and US.

In terms of Financial Crime, responsibilities include criminal investigations, attending search warrants and interviews under caution, strategic criminal defense planning, liaising with counsel and experts, and participating in criminal trials.

Applicants must be qualified as a Solicitor in England & Wales (or another Common Law jurisdiction). Dual qualifications or qualifications in an EU member state are advantageous.