BSA/AML & Sanctions Attorney

Beacon Hill; United States; Teletrabalho; USD 124 000 - 172 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

Beacon Hill is seeking a Contract Attorney with deep BSA/AML and OFAC sanctions expertise to guide regulatory matters for a financial services client. The role is remote, starts ASAP, and runs 6-12 months with potential extension.

You will provide practical, business-oriented guidance, draft CDD/KYC documentation, and support remediation projects in a fast-paced setting. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of relevant experience, a JD, active bar membership, and the ability to work independently or

Qualificações

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of legal experience, with a focus on BSA/AML and sanctions law and regulation.
• Experience advising fintechs, money transmitters, banks, or other financial institutions preferred.
• Prior remediation or regulatory response experience strongly desired.

Responsabilidades

• Provide legal and regulatory guidance on matters involving BSA, AML, and OFAC sanctions compliance.
• Advise on the design and implementation of policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulatory expectations.
• Support remediation projects related to regulatory findings, audit results, or program enhancements.
• Draft and review documentation, including customer due diligence (CDD/KYC) frameworks, risk assessments, and regulatory correspondence.
• Partner with internal compliance, risk, and product teams to address issues arising in connection with new product launches or changes to existing offerings.
• Monitor and interpret new or evolving BSA/AML and sanctions requirements and provide practical guidance on their impact on the business.
• Assist with responses to regulatory inquiries or examinations as needed.
• Ensure advice aligns with the organization's business objectives while maintaining a robust compliance posture.

Conhecimentos

BSA/AML knowledge

OFAC sanctions knowledge

Regulatory guidance interpretation

Legal advisory experience

Strong communication

Regulatory remediation experience

Independent and collaborative work

Formação académica

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active bar membership

Descrição da oferta de emprego

This range is provided by Beacon Hill. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$90.00/hr - $125.00/hr

Beacon Hill's client, a financial services company, is seeking an experienced Contract Attorney with a strong background in Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and economic sanctions compliance. The ideal candidate will have deep familiarity with U.S. financial crime laws and regulations, a demonstrated ability to interpret and apply regulatory guidance, and experience supporting compliance, risk, or remediation initiatives-particularly within fintech or financial services organizations. The Contract Attorney will report to the Financial Crimes Regulatory Lead, Counsel

• Location: Remote
• Start: ASAP
• Duration: 6-12 months, with potential for extension
• Hours: Full-time
• Pay: $90-$125/hour, depending on experience

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of legal experience, with a focus on BSA/AML and sanctions law and regulation.
• Experience advising fintechs, money transmitters, banks, or other financial institutions preferred.
• Prior remediation or regulatory response experience strongly desired.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex issues, prioritize effectively, and deliver practical, business-oriented advice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal and regulatory guidance on matters involving BSA, AML, and OFAC sanctions compliance.
• Advise on the design and implementation of policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulatory expectations.
• Support remediation projects related to regulatory findings, audit results, or program enhancements.
• Draft and review documentation, including customer due diligence (CDD/KYC) frameworks, risk assessments, and regulatory correspondence.
• Partner with internal compliance, risk, and product teams to address issues arising in connection with new product launches or changes to existing offerings.
• Monitor and interpret new or evolving BSA/AML and sanctions requirements and provide practical guidance on their impact on the business.
• Assist with responses to regulatory inquiries or examinations as needed.
• Ensure advice aligns with the organization's business objectives while maintaining a robust compliance posture.
  

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records.

Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

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  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice and Legal Services

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