Senior Risk Lawyer (Sanctions and Financial Crime)

  • Location
    City of London, London
  • Contract Type
    Permanent
  • Posted
  • Start Date
    2025-03-06
  • Expiry Date
    2025-02-17

An international law firm is looking to hire a Senior Risk Lawyer with a particular focus on Sanctions and Financial Crime. This will support the Risk & Compliance Partner, Head of Legal Risk, and Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP) on global regulatory and compliance matters.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with daily queries on the SRA Code, ethics, financial crime, contracts, and terms.
  • Identify and address regulatory changes impacting firm operations.
  • Update the Professional Standards Manual and Partners’ Guide.
  • Draft and review policies, procedures, and terms of engagement with clients and third parties.
  • Review and maintain data protection policies and handle related queries.
  • Manage compliance registers and monitor adherence to obligations.
  • Provide ad hoc support as needed.

Key Skills & Experience

  • Qualified lawyer (England & Wales) with 6-10 years’ PQE and 3+ years’ compliance experience in an international firm.
  • Expertise in financial crime, SRA Handbook, and data protection.
  • Strong legal drafting, organizational, and IT skills.
  • Knowledge of AML, sanctions, anti-bribery, tax evasion, and modern slavery regulations.
  • Exceptional communication and discretion.
  • Willingness to travel globally for audits and training.
  • Training and claims/complaints handling experience is a plus.

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