Senior Financial Crime & Sanctions Advisory Lawyer (Team Lead) – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Addleshaw Goddard; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Financial Crime & Sanctions professional. You will lead the advisory function, shape risk strategies, and engage with senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate has proven expertise in financial crime compliance and strong leadership skills. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in financial crime, sanctions, and anti-bribery compliance.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills.
• Excellent analytical, research, and drafting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Financial Crime & Sanctions specialists.
• Advise on complex financial crime and sanctions issues across jurisdictions.
• Prepare disclosures for the National Crime Agency.

Skills

Financial crime compliance

Sanctions expertise

Leadership skills

Analytical abilities

Job description

We are looking for an experience Financial Crime & Sanctions professional to lead and further develop our dynamic Financial Crime & Sanctions Advisory function on an initial 12 month fixed term contract. This is a unique opportunity to help shape our global risk and compliance strategy, work with senior stakeholders, and make a real impact as the firm continues to grow.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and develop a team of Financial Crime & Sanctions specialists
• Advise on complex financial crime, sanctions, and anti-bribery issues across all jurisdictions
• Support the Firm’s Money Laundering Reporting Officers and prepare disclosures for the National Crime Agency
• Deliver training on financial crime, sanctions, and risk management to teams across the business
• Oversee AML audits and regulatory reporting globally
• Review high-risk clients and matters, providing expert recommendations
• Design and implement firm-wide risk management policies and procedures

Who We're Looking For:

• Proven expertise in financial crime, sanctions, and anti-bribery compliance
• Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels
• Excellent analytical, research, and drafting abilities
• Commercial, pragmatic, and solutions-focused approach
• Resilient, proactive, and able to deliver under pressure

Why Choose Us?

Addleshaw Goddard is a place where you are not just valued but encouraged to reach your full potential. Our culture promotes improvement, growth, and collaboration, making us the natural choice for top-tier clients. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.

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