Sanctions Lawyer - Leading Financial Institution

JR United Kingdom; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Plymouth is seeking a Sanctions Lawyer with strong experience in financial crime and sanctions. The successful candidate will join a close-knit team and take on a senior business-facing role with significant responsibility, advising on sanctions risks and drafting regulatory reports. The role offers opportunities for impact and career progression within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in-house or in private practice.
• Strong experience advising on sanctions and financial crime.
• Familiarity with UK sanctions.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Advising on regulatory matters

Experience with financial crime

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified lawyer

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Plymouth, United Kingdom

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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 role is suitable 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 the organization is advantageous.

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