Associate General Counsel - Sanctions / AML | Singapore, SG | Hybrid

Danos Group; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel to lead the Sanctions team within a Tier 1 Investment Bank. This role involves providing expert legal guidance on sanctions compliance, managing risks, and collaborating with business units. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in sanctions legal advisory or compliance and a deep understanding of global sanctions regulations. Competitive salary range is S$250k - S$350k with a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in sanctions legal advisory or compliance within a global financial institution.
• Deep knowledge of global sanctions regulations.
• Proven ability to manage legal risk and balance commercial and regulatory considerations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Sanctions advising on compliance with US, UK, and EU sanctions regulations.
• Collaborate with business units to provide tailored legal advice on sanctions risks.
• Draft and review sanctions-related contracts and manage risk assessments.

Skills

Sanctions legal advisory

Global sanctions regulations knowledge

Legal risk management

Job description

Associate General Counsel - Sanctions / AML

Associate General Counsel - Sanctions / AML

Danos Group Singapore Apply now Posted 4 days ago Hybrid Job Permanent S$250k - S$350k

Associate General Counsel - Sanctions / AML

Danos Group Singapore Apply now

Our client is looking for an experienced legal professional to lead the Sanctions team within the financial crime business unit of a Tier 1 Investment Bank, based in Singapore.

Role Overview:

Our client is looking for an experienced legal professional to lead the Sanctions team within the financial crime business unit. In this role, you will provide expert legal guidance on sanctions compliance across the business, ensuring adherence to global sanctions regimes and offering strategic counsel to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Sanctions advising on compliance with US, UK, and EU sanctions regulations.
• Collaborate with business units to provide tailored legal advice on sanctions risks and regulatory matters.
• Draft and review sanctions-related contracts, manage risk assessments, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Stay up to date with legal and regulatory changes, providing advice on potential risks.
• Engage with external counsel and regulators, advocating for the company's interests.

Skills & Experience:

• Ideally you will have 10+ years' experience in sanctions legal advisory or compliance within a global financial institution or be a financial crime lawyer within a law firm
• Deep knowledge of global sanctions regulations
• Proven ability to manage legal risk and balance commercial and regulatory considerations.

This is a outstanding opportunity for a lawyer to make a move in house from private practice, or an experienced lawyer or compliance professional to step into a major leading role within the bank. These roles are scarce: please contactJames Franklin at Danos Groupfor a confidential discussion.

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