Sanctions Lawyer - Leading Financial Institution

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

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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06.06.2025

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21.07.2025

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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 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.