Sanctions Lawyer - Leading Financial Institution

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Sanctions Lawyer to join their team. This role involves advising on financial crime and sanctions, providing expert guidance, and working closely with senior stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years PQE and a strong understanding of UK sanctions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE, preferably in-house or private practice.
• Strong regulatory knowledge in financial crime or sanctions.
• Experience with senior stakeholders is advantageous.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Advising on regulatory matters

Financial crime knowledge

Sanctions experience

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified lawyer

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stoke-on-trent, 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

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Job Description:

My client, a leading financial institution, are 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 be working in a tight knit team and be embedded in the business as a subject matter expert. The involves advising on sanctions-related risks, providing recommendations on customers and transactions from a sanctions perspective and supporting Compliance and other relevant business lines through guidance and training, drafting and provide sanctions regulatory reporting. This role is ideal for a contentious or non-contentious lawyer looking to move into a business facing role which offers 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 in relation to financial crime or sanctions. UK experience is essential for this role.
• As this role involves working with senior stakeholders across the organisation, experience of this would be advantageous.

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