Sanctions Lawyer - Leading Financial Institution

JR United Kingdom; York; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in York seeks a qualified Sanctions Lawyer with strong expertise in financial crime and regulatory matters. The successful candidate will advise on sanctions-related risks, support compliance functions, and draft regulatory reports. This role offers significant responsibility and the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in-house or in private practice.
• Experience with UK sanctions and regulatory advice.
• Ability to work with senior stakeholders and provide training.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Regulatory experience

Financial crime knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Qualified lawyer (LPC/BPTC)

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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 relevant business lines through guidance and training, and drafting and providing sanctions regulatory reports.

This role is ideal for a contentious or non-contentious lawyer seeking to 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 an organization would be advantageous.

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