Sanctions Lawyer - Leading Financial Institution

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

Job summary

A leading financial institution in High Wycombe is looking for a Sanctions Lawyer to advise on financial crime and sanctions. The candidate will support compliance efforts, work closely within a specialized team, and engage with high-level stakeholders, making it a key role within the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years PQE in-house or in private practice.
• Experience advising on UK regulatory matters related to sanctions.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advise on sanctions-related risks and recommendations.
• Support compliance and business lines with guidance and training.
• Draft sanctions regulatory reports.

Skills

Financial Crime Advisory

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Qualified Lawyer

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Sanctions Lawyer - Leading Financial Institution, High Wycombe

Location: High Wycombe, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 06.06.2025

Expiry Date: 21.07.2025

Job Description:

My client, a leading financial institution, is seeking to hire a lawyer with extensive experience advising on financial crime and sanctions to join the Sanctions team in a senior role. The successful candidate will work closely within a tight-knit team and serve as a subject matter expert embedded in the business. Responsibilities include 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 role is suitable for a contentious or non-contentious lawyer seeking a business-facing position with high 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 diverse regulatory backgrounds who can demonstrate the necessary skills and a solid understanding of UK sanctions.