Sanctions Lawyer - Leading Financial Institution

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

Job summary

A leading financial institution based in Brighton is seeking a Sanctions Lawyer with over 3 years PQE to join their Sanctions team in a senior role. The position involves providing expert advice on financial crime and sanctions, working closely with Compliance and other business areas. The successful candidate will play a critical role in risk assessment and regulatory compliance, with opportunities to impact business decisions significantly.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE as a lawyer, in-house or in private practice.
• Experience with UK regulatory matters and sanctions is essential.

Responsibilities

• Advising on sanctions-related risks and regulatory reports.
• Providing guidance and training to Compliance and business lines.

Skills

Financial crime advisory

Sanctions expertise

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

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Sanctions Lawyer - Leading Financial Institution, Brighton

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Location: Brighton, 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 role is suitable for a contentious or non-contentious lawyer seeking a business-facing position 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 would be advantageous.

My client is open to considering strong candidates from various regulatory backgrounds who can demonstrate the necessary skills and a strong understanding of UK sanctions.