Sanctions Lawyer - Leading Financial Institution

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

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Norwich is seeking a Sanctions Lawyer with significant expertise in advising on financial crime and sanctions. The successful candidate will provide recommendations on sanctions-related risks, support Compliance teams, and work directly with senior stakeholders. This role demands a qualified lawyer with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, capable of managing high levels of responsibility in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE, gained in-house or in private practice.
• Experience in financial crime or sanctions regulation in the UK.
• Strong understanding of sanctions and ability to work with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Advising on sanctions-related risks and drafting regulatory reports.
• Providing guidance and training to Compliance and related business lines.
• Acting as a subject matter expert within the Sanctions team.

Skills

Advising on regulatory matters related to financial crime

Experience working with senior stakeholders

Understanding of UK sanctions

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Sanctions Lawyer - Leading Financial Institution, Norwich

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 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 strong understanding of UK sanctions.