Senior Risk & Sanctions Counsel - Hybrid, Global Impact

UNCOVER; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

UNCOVER is seeking a senior lawyer for its risk and business acceptance function. The role focuses on financial crime, AML, sanctions and client due diligence in a fast-paced, international environment. You will engage with senior stakeholders to balance regulatory requirements with business objectives.

The position offers a hybrid working model and strategic influence on risk and business acceptance decisions across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with current practising certificate.
• Extensive AML, financial crime, and sanctions expertise.
• Experience advising on risk matters in a commercial setting.
• Ability to influence decisions at senior stakeholder level.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic risk and regulatory advice on complex matters.
• Lead on client due diligence and onboarding decisions.
• Advise on sanctions compliance and reputational risk.
• Collaborate with senior leaders across the business.

Skills

AML

Financial crime

Sanctions

Client due diligence

Regulatory advisory

Job description

UNCOVER is seeking a senior lawyer for its risk and business acceptance function. The role focuses on financial crime, AML, sanctions and client due diligence in a fast-paced, international environment. You will engage with senior stakeholders to balance regulatory requirements with business objectives.

The position offers a hybrid working model and strategic influence on risk and business acceptance decisions across the organisation.