White Collar Crime & Sanctions Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

International exposure

Job summary

International Law Firm in Central London seeks a White Collar Crime and Sanctions Solicitor with 2+ years' PQE to join the Financial Regulatory team. The role focuses on UK and international sanctions, complex investigations and high-profile matters with an international dimension.

You will advise on financial crime, money laundering and related risks, liaise with regulators, and work collaboratively across offices to support cross-border matters and business development.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 2+ years' PQE and experience in white-collar crime, financial crime, sanctions, regulatory investigations or compliance.
• Strong drafting and analytical skills are essential.
• Excellent organisation and project management abilities.
• Commercially minded with a practical, solutions-focused approach.
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with international or multi-jurisdictional matters is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on UK and international sanctions requirements and enforcement risks.
• Assist with complex internal and external investigations.
• Advise on financial crime, fraud, bribery, corruption and money laundering matters.
• Support sanctions risk assessments and compliance reviews.
• Draft clear regulatory submissions and correspondence.
• Liaise with regulators and enforcement agencies.
• Assist with licensing applications and compliance frameworks.
• Collaborate across international offices on cross-border matters.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to business development.

Skills

Drafting

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management

Commercial mindset

Job description

White Collar Crime and Sanctions Solicitor – Central London – Market Leading Salary

We are working with a highly regarded international law firm to recruit a White Collar Crime & Sanctions Solicitor to join its established Financial Regulatory team in Central London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with 2+ years' PQE and experience in white-collar crime, financial crime, regulatory investigations or sanctions to work on complex and high-profile matters with an international dimension.

The team advises a broad range of organisations, including financial institutions, insurers, multinational businesses and other regulated organisations, providing strategic advice on financial crime risk, sanctions compliance, investigations and enforcement.

The Role:

• Advise clients on UK and international sanctions requirements, compliance obligations and enforcement risks
• Assist with complex internal and external investigations
• Advise on financial crime, fraud, bribery, corruption and money laundering matters
• Support sanctions risk assessments, compliance reviews and internal governance projects
• Draft clear and commercially focused legal advice, submissions and regulatory correspondence
• Liaise with regulators, enforcement agencies and other relevant authorities
• Assist with licensing applications, voluntary disclosures and compliance frameworks
• Work alongside colleagues across international offices and wider practice areas on cross-border matters
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Contribute to business development and profile-raising initiatives

About You:

• Qualified Solicitor with 2+ years' PQE
• Experience in white-collar crime, financial crime, sanctions, regulatory investigations or compliance
• Good understanding of UK and/or international sanctions regimes
• Experience dealing with regulatory or enforcement bodies
• Strong technical, drafting and analytical skills
• Excellent organisation and project management abilities
• Commercially minded with a practical and solutions-focused approach
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
• Experience of international or multi-jurisdictional matters would be advantageous
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team

The Benefits:

• Highly competitive salary depending on experience
• Exposure to complex, high-value and international matters
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced specialists in financial crime and sanctions
• Strong opportunities for career development and progression
• International client and cross-border exposure
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Modern Central London office