Sanctions Lawyer - Leading Financial Institution

JR United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Bath is seeking a seasoned Sanctions Lawyer to join their team. The successful candidate will advise on financial crime and sanctions, providing crucial insights and recommendations. This is a senior role requiring significant legal expertise and stakeholder interaction within the financial sector.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 3+ years PQE from in-house or private practice.
• Experience in advising on financial crime and sanctions.
• Familiarity with UK regulatory matters.

Responsibilities

• Advising on sanctions-related risks and recommendations.
• Drafting sanctions regulatory reports.
• Supporting compliance and business lines with guidance.

Skills

Legal Advisory

Financial Crime Regulation

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Qualified Lawyer

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Sanctions Lawyer - Leading Financial Institution, Bath

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Location: Bath, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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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 relevant business lines through guidance and training, and drafting sanctions regulatory reports. This position is suitable for a contentious or non-contentious lawyer seeking a business-facing role with high 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 from different regulatory backgrounds who can demonstrate the necessary skills and a solid understanding of UK sanctions.