Sanctions Lawyer - Leading Financial Institution

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Colchester is hiring a Sanctions Lawyer to join their Sanctions team. The role requires strong experience in financial crime and sanctions, with an emphasis on advising clients and supporting compliance functions while working closely with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in-house or in private practice.
• UK experience in regulatory matters related to financial crime or sanctions.
• Experience with senior stakeholders across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Advise on sanctions-related risks and provide recommendations on transactions.
• Support Compliance and draft sanctions regulatory reports.
• Work closely as a subject matter expert within the business.

Skills

Advising on financial crime

Advising on sanctions

Working with senior stakeholders

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

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Sanctions Lawyer - Leading Financial Institution, Colchester

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Colchester, 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 sanctions regulatory reports. This position is ideal for a contentious or non-contentious lawyer seeking a move into 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.