Sanctions Legal Director - Financial Services

Michael Page Legal; London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A top 20 financial services institution seeks a Sanctions & Financial Crime Lawyer in London. Offering hybrid work and a salary up to £140,000, you'll advise stakeholders on sanctions regimes and manage external counsel in a collaborative environment. The role emphasizes a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion within a global context.

Benefits

Bonus

Pension starting at 10%

Private medical insurance

Assisted fertility plans

Menopause plans

Dental insurance

Life assurance

Qualifications

• 6+ PQE Lawyer with experience in financial sanctions and crime matters.
• Ability to work hybrid in London, commuting 2-3 days a week.
• Experience managing external counsel and liaising with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Head the Sanctions & Financial Crime work, advising stakeholders on sanctions impact.
• Collaborate with sanctions, compliance, and legal teams across multiple regions.
• Manage external counsel as part of the role.

Skills

Financial Sanctions

Financial Crime

Stakeholder Management

Job description

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. Hybrid working in central London, you'll advise a variety of stakeholders on the impact of sanctions regimes in relation to corporate strategy and risk appetite framework.

Client Details

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.

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...

Profile

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

Job 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...)