Sanctions Lawyer - Leading Financial Institution

JR United Kingdom; Bradford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Bradford is seeking a Sanctions Lawyer with extensive experience in financial crime and sanctions. This senior role involves advising on sanctions risks, providing regulatory guidance, and collaborating with various business lines. Candidates must be qualified lawyers with at least 3 years PQE and strong UK regulatory knowledge. This opportunity offers high responsibility in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with significant experience in financial crime and sanctions.
• Ability to work closely with compliance and business lines.
• Experience operating at a senior level within an organization is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise on sanctions-related risks and provide regulatory guidance.
• Draft sanctions regulatory reporting and support compliance teams.
• Train and guide colleagues on sanctions compliance issues.

Skills

Experienced in advising on financial crime

Knowledge of UK sanctions

Experience with senior stakeholders

Education

Qualified Lawyer with 3+ years PQE

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Sanctions Lawyer - Leading Financial Institution, Bradford

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Location: Bradford, 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 relevant business lines through guidance and training, and drafting and providing sanctions regulatory reporting. This position 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 strong understanding of UK sanctions.