Sanctions Lawyer - Leading Financial Institution

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Leicester is seeking a seasoned Sanctions Lawyer to advise on financial crime and sanctions-related risks. The role involves collaboration with various business lines and offers the opportunity to take on a business-facing role in a supportive environment. Ideal for candidates with strong regulatory experience and a proactive approach.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 3+ years PQE, in-house or private practice.
• Experience in UK regulations related to financial crime or sanctions.
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Advise on sanctions-related risks and provide recommendations.
• Support Compliance with guidance and training.
• Draft sanctions regulatory reports.

Skills

Advising on regulatory matters

Experience with financial crime

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Qualified lawyer

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Posted:

06.06.2025

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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 role is ideal for a contentious or non-contentious lawyer seeking to 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 is advantageous.

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