Sanctions Lawyer - Leading Financial Institution

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Cheltenham seeks a Sanctions Lawyer for a senior role within their Sanctions team. The successful candidate will advise on financial crime risks and provide strategic recommendations while supporting compliance efforts. This is a unique opportunity for lawyers with 3+ years of experience to engage in a business-facing role with significant responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Lawyer with 3+ years PQE in-house or in private practice.
• UK experience is essential.
• Strong candidates from different regulatory backgrounds are considered.

Responsibilities

• Advise on sanctions-related risks.
• Provide recommendations on customers and transactions.
• Support compliance and regulatory reporting.

Skills

Advising on regulatory matters

Financial crime experience

Sanctions regulatory reporting

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified lawyer

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06.06.2025

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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, and supporting Compliance and other relevant business lines through guidance, training, and sanctions regulatory reporting. This position is suitable 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 would be 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.