Senior Financial Crime Lawyer

Lusona Consultancy (Financial) Limited; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution is looking for an experienced Financial Crime Lawyer to join its legal team in Glasgow or London. This role involves providing expert legal advice on financial crime regulations such as AML, CTF, and sanctions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in compliance frameworks and legal risk management. The position offers excellent compensation and career development opportunities within a prestigious organization.

Benefits

Excellent compensation package

Career development within a globally recognised organisation

Qualifications

• Proven experience in AML, Sanctions, CTF, and ABC within financial services or a law firm.
• Strong understanding of legal risk management in a regulated environment.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on AML, CTF, sanctions, and ABC issues.
• Lead investigations and policy development related to financial crime.
• Advise on compliance frameworks and procedures.

Skills

Expert legal and regulatory advice

Financial crime compliance

Regulatory framework understanding

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister, Attorney)

Job description

Financial Crime Lawyer – Leading Global Financial Institution

Location: Glasgow or London

Overview
A prestigious global financial institution is seeking an experienced Financial Crime Lawyer to join its dynamic legal team. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-profile matters involving financial crime compliance and risk management within a fast-paced, international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal and regulatory advice on AML, CTF, Sanctions, and Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC) issues.
• Lead and support significant investigations and policy development related to financial crime.
• Advise on compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to manage legal and reputational risks.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister, Attorney, or equivalent).
• Proven experience in AML, Sanctions, CTF, and ABC within financial services or a law firm advising financial institutions.
• Strong understanding of legal risk management in a regulated environment.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

What’s on Offer

• Excellent compensation package.
• Opportunity to influence strategy and work on multi-jurisdictional matters.
• Career development within a globally recognised organisation.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Jill Cowan on 07931 811 330 or email [e-mail]