Sanctions Lawyer - Leading Financial Institution

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

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Sanctions Lawyer to join their team. The role involves advising on financial sanctions, supporting compliance efforts, and working closely with senior stakeholders. Candidates must be qualified lawyers with at least 3 years' experience in financial crime or sanctions. This position offers a business-facing role with significant responsibility.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in-house or in private practice.
• Experience advising on UK regulatory matters.
• Ability to work with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Advise on sanctions-related risks and regulations.
• Provide recommendations on transactions and customers.
• Draft sanctions regulatory reports and support compliance.

Skills

Legal advice on financial crime

Sanctions knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified lawyer

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Sanctions Lawyer - Leading Financial Institution, Hemel Hempstead

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Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

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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 business lines through guidance and training, and drafting sanctions regulatory reports. This position is suitable for a contentious or non-contentious lawyer seeking a business-facing role with significant 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, with UK experience being essential.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders across the organization is advantageous.

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