Sanctions Lawyer - Leading Financial Institution

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

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Doncaster is seeking an experienced Sanctions Lawyer to join their Sanctions team. In this senior role, you will advise on financial crime and sanctions, ensuring compliance and supporting various business lines. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of UK regulations and a proven track record in similar positions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE gained in-house or in private practice.
• UK regulatory experience is essential.
• Ability to work with senior stakeholders across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Advising on sanctions-related risks and recommendations.
• Supporting Compliance and providing sanctions regulatory reporting.
• Training and guidance to relevant business lines.

Skills

Advising on regulatory matters related to financial crime

Experience working with senior stakeholders

Strong understanding of UK sanctions

Education

Qualified lawyer

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Sanctions Lawyer - Leading Financial Institution, Doncaster

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Doncaster, 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 role 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 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.