Sanctions Lawyer - Leading Financial Institution

JR United Kingdom; Worcester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Worcester seeks an experienced Sanctions Lawyer to join their team. The successful candidate will advise on financial crime and sanctions, support compliance initiatives, and engage with senior stakeholders. This role demands expertise in UK sanctions and a business-facing approach, offering a significant responsibility within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years PQE in law, in-house or private practice.
• UK regulatory experience essential.
• Ability to advise on financial sanctions.

Responsibilities

• Advise on sanctions-related risks and compliance.
• Draft sanctions regulatory reports.
• Support training and guidance within the business.

Skills

Regulatory advisory

Financial crime knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified lawyer

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Worcester, United Kingdom

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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. Responsibilities include 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 business-facing role with significant 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, with UK experience being 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 strong understanding of UK sanctions.