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Sanctions Lawyer - Leading Financial Institution

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Wakefield

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Job summary

Une institution financière de premier plan cherche à recruter un avocat spécialisé en sanctions pour rejoindre son équipe. Le candidat retenu jouera un rôle clé dans l'évaluation des risques liés aux sanctions et apportera son soutien à la conformité. Ce poste convient à un avocat expérimenté cherchant à progresser dans un rôle à forte responsabilité, offrant une opportunité d'interaction avec des parties prenantes de haut niveau.

Qualifications

  • Avocat qualifié avec 3 ans d'expérience minimum.
  • Expérience en matière de réglementation sur la criminalité financière ou les sanctions.
  • Connaissance des sanctions au Royaume-Uni essentielle.

Responsibilities

  • Conseiller sur les risques liés aux sanctions et fournir des recommandations.
  • Soutenir la conformité et rédiger des rapports réglementaires sur les sanctions.
  • Travailler en étroite collaboration avec l'équipe de sanctions en tant qu'expert en la matière.

Skills

Conseil sur les questions réglementaires liées à la criminalité financière
Expérience en sanctions
Interaction avec des parties prenantes senior

Education

Diplôme en droit avec 3+ ans PQE

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Sanctions Lawyer - Leading Financial Institution, Wakefield

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Location: Wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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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, and supporting Compliance and other relevant business lines through guidance, training, and drafting sanctions regulatory reports.

This role is suitable for a contentious or non-contentious lawyer seeking a move into 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 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.

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