Senior Risk Lawyer - Financial Crime & Sanctions

RedLaw Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in London is seeking a Senior Risk Lawyer to be a subject matter expert in financial crime compliance, focusing on AML and sanctions. This pivotal role will involve supporting the Compliance Director and mentoring junior members, providing an exciting opportunity to influence compliance strategies within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of compliance experience in legal or professional services.
• Expertise in AML and sanctions.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert on financial crime compliance.
• Support Compliance Director in shaping strategies and procedures.
• Deliver training to the Compliance team.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Financial Crime Compliance

AML

Sanctions compliance

Mentoring

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Senior Risk Lawyer - Financial Crime & Sanctions

Senior Risk Lawyer - Financial Crime & Sanctions – International Law Firm | London 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.

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