Lead Attorney Advisor – Litigation & Financial Crime

US-Treasury,-Financial-Crimes-Enforcement-Networ; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) seeks a qualified attorney to join its team and protect the U.S. financial system from illicit finance and terrorist financing. The role requires a law degree, active bar status, and at least 12 months of relevant legal experience across public or private sectors.

Specialized experience includes advising on sanctions or AML regulations and leading a legal team. The position may require federal service experience and offers opportunities for

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited law school with a LL.B., J.D. or equivalent.
• Active member in good standing of the bar in a state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia.
• At least 12 months of pertinent legal experience, which may include private practice, government work, or judicial clerkship.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on illicit finance or money laundering scenarios.
• Provide regulations to multiple sources regarding sanctions or other anti-money laundering matters.
• Oversee or lead a staff of lawyers and other legal team members.

Skills

Legal experience

Regulatory oversight

Staff leadership

Education

Law degree (LL.B./J.D.)

Job description

Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) seeks a qualified attorney to join its team and protect the U.S. financial system from illicit finance and terrorist financing. The role requires a law degree, active bar status, and at least 12 months of relevant legal experience across public or private sectors.

Specialized experience includes advising on sanctions or AML regulations and leading a legal team. The position may require federal service experience and offers opportunities for