Sanctions Lawyer - Leading Financial Institution

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

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Stevenage is seeking a Sanctions Lawyer with expertise in financial crime and sanctions to join their Sanctions team. The role involves advising on risks, ensuring compliance, and supporting senior stakeholders, ideal for lawyers looking for a business-facing position with significant responsibility.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in-house or in private practice.
• Experience advising on financial crime or sanctions is essential.
• UK experience is required, and interaction with senior stakeholders is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advise on sanctions-related risks and regulatory reports.
• Support Compliance and provide training on sanctions.
• Engage closely with the business as a subject matter expert.

Skills

Advising on regulatory matters

Experience with financial crime

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Qualified lawyer

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Posted:

06.06.2025

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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 sanctions regulatory reports. This position is ideal 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 with different regulatory backgrounds who can demonstrate the necessary skills and a strong understanding of UK sanctions.