Sanctions Lawyer - Leading Financial Institution

JR United Kingdom; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Basingstoke is seeking a Sanctions Lawyer to join their close-knit team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work as a subject matter expert, advising on sanctions-related risks, supporting compliance, and drafting regulatory reports in a business-facing role with high responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE gained in-house or in private practice.
• Solid understanding of UK sanctions.

Responsibilities

• Advising on sanctions-related risks.
• Providing recommendations on customers and transactions from a sanctions perspective.
• Supporting Compliance and other business lines through guidance and training.

Skills

Experience advising on regulatory matters related to financial crime or sanctions

UK experience

Experience working with senior stakeholders

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Sanctions Lawyer - Leading Financial Institution, Basingstoke

Client:

Location:

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

My client, a leading financial institution, is looking to hire a lawyer with strong experience in advising on financial crime and sanctions to join the Sanctions team in a senior position.

The successful candidate will work in a close-knit team and be embedded in the business as a subject matter expert. The role involves advising on sanctions-related risks, providing recommendations on customers and transactions from a sanctions perspective, supporting Compliance and other business lines through guidance and training, and drafting sanctions regulatory reports.

This role is ideal for a contentious or non-contentious lawyer seeking to move into a business-facing role with a high level of responsibility and support.

Skills required:

• Qualified lawyer with 3+ years PQE gained in-house or in private practice.
• Experience advising on regulatory matters related to financial crime or sanctions. UK experience is essential.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders across an organization is advantageous.

My client is open to considering strong candidates with different regulatory backgrounds who can demonstrate the necessary skills and a solid understanding of UK sanctions.