Sanctions Lawyer - Leading Financial Institution

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Une institution financière de premier plan recherche un Avocat en Sanctions pour rejoindre son équipe. Le candidat idéal travaillera en étroite collaboration avec les parties prenantes, conseillera sur les risques de sanctions et participera activement à la rédaction de rapports réglementaires. Cette fonction convient à un avocat réalisé et engagé, désireux de contribuer au succès de l'entreprise.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in-house or in private practice.
• UK experience essential for regulatory matters.
• Background in financial crime or sanctions preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Advising on sanctions-related risks

Experience with financial crime regulations

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Qualified lawyer

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reading, United Kingdom

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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, 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. Responsibilities include 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 position 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. 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 solid understanding of UK sanctions.