Sanctions Lawyer - Leading Financial Institution

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

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Swindon seeks a Sanctions Lawyer with a strong background in financial crime regulations. This senior position requires advising on sanctions risks and collaborating with various business lines to enhance compliance. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of three years PQE and experience in the UK regulatory landscape.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 3+ years PQE, preferably in-house or in private practice.
• Experience with financial crime or sanctions in the UK.
• Ability to work with senior stakeholders is advantageous.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Advising on sanctions-related risks

Experience advising on regulatory matters

Experience with senior stakeholders

Education

Qualified lawyer

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Sanctions Lawyer - Leading Financial Institution, Swindon, Wiltshire

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Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: 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. 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 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 a strong understanding of UK sanctions.