Sanctions Lawyer - Leading Financial Institution

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

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Birmingham seeks an experienced Sanctions Lawyer to join their Sanctions team. This senior position entails advising on financial crime risks, supporting compliance efforts, and drafting regulatory reports. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years PQE and relevant regulatory experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 3+ years PQE, in-house or private practice.
• Experience advising on regulatory matters related to financial crime or sanctions.
• Strong understanding of UK sanctions required.

Responsibilities

• Advising on sanctions-related risks and recommendations.
• Supporting Compliance and training for business lines.
• Drafting sanctions regulatory reports.

Skills

Regulatory advising

Financial crime experience

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified lawyer (3+ years PQE)

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

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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 business lines through guidance and training, and drafting sanctions regulatory reports.

This role is suitable for a contentious or non-contentious lawyer seeking a move into 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 candidates with different regulatory backgrounds who can demonstrate the necessary skills and a strong understanding of UK sanctions.