Sanctions Legal Director - Financial Services

Michael Page (UK); London; Hybrid; GBP 140,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

A top 20 global banking organization is looking for a skilled Sanctions & Financial Crime Lawyer to lead their team in London. This hybrid role involves providing strategic legal advice on sanctions, working with internal teams across multiple regions, and managing external counsel. The offer includes a competitive salary of up to £140,000, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package including private medical and life assurance.

Benefits

Private medical

Assisted fertility

Menopause plans

Dental insurance

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Be 6+ PQE Lawyer with experience in financial sanctions matters.
• Ability to commute into London on a hybrid basis.
• Experience managing external counsel and working with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Heading up the Sanctions & Financial Crime work, advising on sanctions impacts.
• Working internationally across the UK & EMEA.
• Collaborating with sanctions, compliance, and legal teams.

Skills

Experience in financial sanctions

Managing external counsel

Collaboration with stakeholders

Education

Qualified Lawyer (PQE 6+)

Job description

• Top 20 global banking group searching for a strong Sanctions Lawyer
• Hybrid working in London, joining a sustainable and culture first company

About Our Client

We've partnered with a top 20 financial services institution globally in their search for a Sanctions & Financial Crime Lawyer to join their growing team.
Providing a variety of services across commercial & investment banking, asset management, and leasing, the organisation has a strong international presence and focus on innovation and sustainability. They are known for their strong internal culture promoting DE&I alongside their commitment to supporting global and economic development while serving corporate, institutional, and retail clients.

Job Description

Your day to day would include:

• Heading up the Sanctions & Financial Crime work, including advising a variety of stakeholders on the impact of sanctions regimes in relation to corporate strategy and risk appetite framework.
• Working internationally across the UK & EMEA
• Collaborating with the wider sanctions, compliance, and legal teams across the UK, US, and EU.
• Managing external counsel

And more...

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will:

• Be 6+ PQE Lawyer with experience heading up a variety of financial sanctions matters, ideally with additional financial crime work.
• Have the ability to commute into London on a hybrid basis (2 - 3 days per week)
• Want to work internationally across the UK and EMEA
• Have experience managing external counsel and working with a variety of senior stakeholders

What's on Offer

- Hybrid working in central London
- Base salary up to £140,000 depending on candidate experience
- Bonus
- Pension starting at 10%
Plus benefits package (private medical, assisted fertility, menopause plans, dental insurance, life assurance, and more...)