Sanctions Lawyer - Leading Financial Institution

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

Job summary

A prominent financial institution is seeking a skilled Sanctions Lawyer with strong experience in financial crime and sanctions advisory. This senior position involves high responsibility, working closely with the business and leading stakeholders to provide expert guidance on sanctions-related risks. Ideal candidates will possess a solid understanding of UK sanctions and have 3+ years PQE, looking to transition into a business-facing role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE gained in-house or in private practice.
• Strong experience in regulatory matters related to financial crime or sanctions.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advise on sanctions-related risks for customers and transactions.
• Support Compliance and other business lines through guidance and training.
• Draft sanctions regulatory reports.

Skills

Advising on financial crime

Advising on sanctions

UK regulatory experience

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 business lines through guidance and 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 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. UK experience is essential.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders is advantageous.

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