Financial Crime Lawyer

A leading international law firm is seeking a qualified lawyer to join its London-based compliance team, focusing on financial crime across their global offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the financial crime function within the compliance team
• Advise on anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions, bribery, fraud, tax evasion and market abuse
• Support the MLRO with SARs and regulatory questionnaires
• Monitor regulatory changes and update internal policies and procedures
• Maintain AML records and databases
• Prepare for audits and liaise with regulators
• Approve high-risk clients and matters
• Deliver training and represent the firm at industry events
• Manage and mentor compliance staff
• Provide advice on conflicts, confidentiality, client terms, secondments, and regulatory codes
• Support with insurance renewals and other compliance projects

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with 5+ years PQE
• Experience in an international firm
• Strong knowledge of UK and EU financial crime laws and regulations
• Proven experience in advising on financial crime and submitting SARs

Skills

• Fraud InvestigationsEconomic SanctionsAnti-Money LaunderingLegal CompliancePolicies & ProceduresWhite Collar Criminal DefenseFinancial Risk ManagementFinancial Crimes InvestigationsMarket

This role requires 3-4 days per week in the office.