Sanctions Lawyer - Leading Financial Institution

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

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Sanctions Lawyer to join their team in Preston, Lancashire. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial crime and sanctions, providing expert advice, managing risks, and working closely with senior stakeholders. This senior role offers substantial responsibility in a business-focused setting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in-house or private practice.
• Experience with UK sanctions essential.
• Understanding of regulatory matters and financial crime.

Responsibilities

• Advising on sanctions-related risks.
• Drafting sanctions regulatory reports.
• Providing training and guidance to business lines.

Skills

Advising on financial crime

Regulatory matters

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Qualified lawyer

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Sanctions Lawyer - Leading Financial Institution, Preston, Lancashire

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Location:

Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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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 position is suitable for a contentious or non-contentious lawyer seeking a business-facing role 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, with UK experience being 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 have a solid understanding of UK sanctions.