Sanctions Lawyer - Leading Financial Institution

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

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Bolton is looking for a Sanctions Lawyer to join their team. The role focuses on advising on financial crime and sanctions-related risks, engaging closely with stakeholders, and offering high-level compliance support. Candidates should have a strong understanding of UK sanctions and qualifications as a lawyer with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 3+ years PQE in-house or in private practice.
• Experience with UK sanctions required.
• Ability to advise senior stakeholders and provide regulatory recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Advise on sanctions-related risks and provide recommendations.
• Support Compliance and business lines with guidance and training.
• Draft sanctions regulatory reports.

Skills

Regulatory matters related to financial crime

Sanctions experience

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified lawyer

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Sanctions Lawyer - Leading Financial Institution, Bolton, Greater Manchester

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Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

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Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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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 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 with different regulatory backgrounds who can demonstrate the necessary skills and a strong understanding of UK sanctions.