Senior Risk Lawyer - Financial Crime & Sanctions

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking international law firm is seeking a Senior Risk Lawyer to manage AML and sanctions compliance. This role involves strategic responsibility, supporting top management, and mentoring junior team members. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in compliance, particularly in financial crime, and a proactive mindset towards shaping compliance policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant compliance experience.
• Expertise in AML, sanctions, and financial crime compliance.
• Strong interpersonal skills, capable of influencing senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as the firm's expert on financial crime compliance.
• Support compliance strategy development.
• Mentor and deliver training to the compliance team.

Skills

AML Compliance

Sanctions Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Mentoring

Education

Qualified Solicitor

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Senior Risk Lawyer - Financial Crime & Sanctions, london (city of london)

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Client:

RedLaw Recruitment

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Risk Lawyer – International Law Firm

RedLaw have partnered with a forward-thinking international law firm that is looking to recruit a Senior Risk Lawyer to join its established team in London.

This is a key strategic hire, where the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting the Director of Compliance and General Counsel, acting as the primary point of contact for technical matters relating to AML and sanctions compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the firm’s subject matter expert on financial crime compliance, with a particular focus on AML and sanctions.
• Support the Director of Compliance in shaping compliance strategy, policies, and procedures.
• Deliver training to the wider business and mentor junior members of the Compliance team.
• Engage with, and where necessary, challenge senior stakeholders to strike the right balance between commercial priorities and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with senior leaders including the General Counsel, MLRO, Director of Risk, and legal and risk colleagues.

While the primary focus of the role is financial crime compliance, there may be opportunities to expand into broader areas of risk management within the General Counsel’s remit, for those interested in developing a wider compliance and governance skillset.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• A Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years’ relevant compliance experience, ideally gained within a legal or professional services environment.
• Proven expertise in AML, sanctions, and broader financial crime compliance.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
• Passionate about compliance, mentoring, and contributing to a high-performing team culture.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a highly respected international law firm, take on real responsibility, and make a tangible impact within a collaborative and supportive team.

Please apply for full details or contact me directly for a confidential discussion.