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Sanctions Lawyer - Leading Financial Institution

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Wolverhampton

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Job summary

A leading financial institution in Wolverhampton is seeking a Sanctions Lawyer with expertise in financial crime and sanctions. This senior role involves providing critical advice on sanctions risks, supporting compliance, and drafting regulatory reports. Ideal for qualified lawyers with a strong background in UK sanctions and financial regulations.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3+ years PQE in-house or in private practice.
  • UK experience essential, advising on regulatory matters.
  • Ability to work with senior stakeholders is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Advise on sanctions-related risks and provide recommendations.
  • Support Compliance and other business lines through guidance.
  • Draft sanctions regulatory reports.

Skills

Advising on financial crime
Sanctions regulatory understanding
Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified lawyer

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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 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 the 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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