Sanctions Lawyer - Leading Financial Institution

JR United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Sanctions Lawyer based in Oxford. The role involves advising on financial crime and sanctions, with responsibilities for compliance and stakeholder engagement. Ideal for qualified lawyers looking for a business-facing position with significant responsibility.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in-house or in private practice.
• Experience in financial crime or sanctions regulations.
• Strong understanding of UK sanctions.

Responsibilities

• Advise on sanctions-related risks and provide guidance.
• Support Compliance and business lines with training.
• Draft and provide sanctions regulatory reporting.

Skills

Advising on financial crime

Sanctions regulatory reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

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Sanctions Lawyer - Leading Financial Institution, oxford district

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Location:

oxford district, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

My client, a leading financial institution, are 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 be working in a tight knit team and be embedded in the business as a subject matter expert. The involves advising on sanctions-related risks, providing recommendations on customers and transactions from a sanctions perspective and supporting Compliance and other relevant business lines through guidance and training, drafting and provide sanctions regulatory reporting. This role is ideal for a contentious or non-contentious lawyer looking to move into a business facing role which offers 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 in relation to financial crime or sanctions. UK experience is essential for this role.
• As this role involves working with senior stakeholders across the organisation, experience of this would be advantageous.

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