Sanctions Lawyer - Leading Financial Institution

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

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Derby seeks a Sanctions Lawyer to join their sanctions team. The role involves high-level advisory responsibilities on financial crime and sanctions, working as a subject matter expert within a close-knit team. Ideal candidates will have significant regulatory experience and be comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience advising on regulatory matters related to financial crime or sanctions.
• UK experience is essential.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders across an organization is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advising on sanctions-related risks and providing recommendations.
• Supporting Compliance with guidance and training.
• Drafting sanctions regulatory reports.

Skills

Advising on financial crime

Regulatory awareness

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Qualified lawyer with 3+ years PQE

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Sanctions Lawyer - Leading Financial Institution, Derby

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Location: Derby, United Kingdom

Job Category: 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 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 an organization is advantageous.

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