Senior Legal Counsel, Financial Crime & Compliance

Barclays UK; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Legal Counsel - Financial Crime to ensure compliance with financial crime laws and manage legal risks. This full-time position based in Glasgow or London involves developing legal strategies, advising on laws regarding anti-money laundering, and supporting compliance training. Ideal candidates will be qualified lawyers with significant experience in financial services compliance and stakeholder management in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in financial crime laws and regulations.
• Ability to provide legal advice related to compliance and risk management.
• Experience in advising and supporting businesses on financial crime compliance.

Responsibilities

• Development of best practices for legal strategies on compliance.
• Provide legal advice on financial crime regulatory requirements.
• Support legal teams in proceedings involving financial crime issues.

Skills

Qualified lawyer (solicitor, barrister, attorney or equivalent)

Post qualification experience in litigation, investigations, enforcement

Senior stakeholder management skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Legal education (law degree)

Job description

A leading financial institution is seeking a Legal Counsel - Financial Crime to ensure compliance with financial crime laws and manage legal risks. This full-time position based in Glasgow or London involves developing legal strategies, advising on laws regarding anti-money laundering, and supporting compliance training. Ideal candidates will be qualified lawyers with significant experience in financial services compliance and stakeholder management in a fast-paced environment.