Senior Compliance Counsel – Sanctions & CMS Governance

RWE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RWE Supply & Trading GmbH in the UK seeks an experienced solicitor to join the Corporate Compliance team, advising on sanctions, AML and related contractual matters. You will shape the CMS across markets and jurisdictions, translating group policies into practical controls and supporting risk assessments and reporting.

You will work with commercial teams and specialists to provide risk-based advice, coordinate with regulators like the FCA and Ofgem, and lead investigations where needed—driving

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with substantial post-qualification experience.
• Experience in sanctions, compliance governance or both.
• Strong analytical skills and commercial awareness.
• Ability to deliver clear, timely advice to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Advise on sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption, anti-money laundering and compliance-related contractual matters.
• Provide practical, risk-based advice on business relationships, transactions and new activities.
• Shape compliance governance and develop the CMS across commodities, markets and jurisdictions.
• Translate group policies into local processes and controls, clarify responsibilities and support risk assessments and reporting.
• Act as a compliance contact for the UK business, coordinating with regulators and external counsel where appropriate.
• Support business initiatives and complex transactions, including due diligence and entering new markets.
• Identify risks early and help teams address them.
• Lead or support investigations and coordinate responses to enquiries from regulators and exchanges, including the FCA and Ofgem.
• Support audits and use findings to improve the CMS.
• Develop guidance and day-to-day processes and deliver practical compliance training.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder engagement

Clear communication

Education

Solicitor qualified in England and Wales

Job description

RWE Supply & Trading GmbH in the UK seeks an experienced solicitor to join the Corporate Compliance team, advising on sanctions, AML and related contractual matters. You will shape the CMS across markets and jurisdictions, translating group policies into practical controls and supporting risk assessments and reporting.

You will work with commercial teams and specialists to provide risk-based advice, coordinate with regulators like the FCA and Ofgem, and lead investigations where needed—driving