Sanctions Lawyer - Leading Financial Institution

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

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Shrewsbury is seeking a Sanctions Lawyer to join the Sanctions team. This senior role involves advising on financial crime and sanctions, offering training, and engaging with stakeholders. Ideal for experienced lawyers looking for a challenging position embedded within the business.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 3+ years PQE, preferably in-house or in private practice.
• Experience in UK regulatory matters related to financial crime or sanctions.
• Strong stakeholder management experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Financial crime advisory

Sanctions regulation knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Qualified lawyer (3+ years PQE)

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Sanctions Lawyer - Leading Financial Institution, Shrewsbury

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Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

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Other

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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 relevant business lines through guidance and training, and drafting and providing sanctions regulatory reporting. 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.