Sanctions Lawyer - Leading Financial Institution

JR United Kingdom; Belfast; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Belfast is seeking a Sanctions Lawyer with strong experience in financial crime and sanctions. The successful candidate will provide expert advice, ensuring compliance with regulations while working closely with senior stakeholders. This role offers significant responsibility in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in regulatory matters related to financial crime or sanctions.
• Strong understanding of UK sanctions required.
• Ability to advise senior stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Advise on sanctions-related risks and transactions.
• Support Compliance with guidance and training.
• Draft sanctions regulatory reports.

Skills

Financial Crime Advisory

Sanctions Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Education

Qualified lawyer (3+ years PQE)

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Sanctions Lawyer - Leading Financial Institution, Belfast

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Location:

Belfast, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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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 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 the 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.