Sanctions Lawyer - Leading Financial Institution

JR United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Watford is seeking a Sanctions Lawyer with at least 3 years of PQE to join their Sanctions team. The role involves advising on financial crime, providing regulatory guidance, and supporting compliance efforts. Candidates with strong UK experience and relevant skills in financial crime and sanctions are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in-house or in private practice.
• Experience in advising on regulatory matters related to financial crime or sanctions.
• UK experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Advise on sanctions-related risks and provide recommendations.
• Support Compliance and relevant business lines with guidance and training.
• Draft sanctions regulatory reports.

Skills

Advising on financial crime

Advising on sanctions

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Qualified lawyer

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Sanctions Lawyer - Leading Financial Institution, Watford, Hertfordshire

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Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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