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
Seniority Level
- Mid-Senior level
Industry
- Legal ServicesLaw Practice
Employment Type
- Full-time
Job Functions
- Legal
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.
Please get in touch for further information.
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