Interim sanctions lawyer

About the job

Our client, a leading international charity, is seeking an experienced Interim Sanctions Lawyer to support a key international project.

The role will involve advising on sanctions and regulatory matters in a heavily sanctioned jurisdiction, assessing compliance risks and providing practical guidance to support business decision-making.

Key Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Initial 1 Month
• Rate: £Day Rate DOE
• Working Pattern: Full-Time
• Location: Remote

Key Responsibilities

• Sanctions Advice: Advising on the sanctions and regulatory framework applicable to operations in a heavily sanctioned jurisdiction
• Legal Research: Conducting legal research into relevant sanctions regimes and associated regulatory requirements
• Regulatory Assessment: Assessing the impact of US, UK and other applicable sanctions on proposed activities
• Stakeholder Guidance: Advising stakeholders on permissible activities, restrictions and associated compliance considerations
• Compliance Frameworks: Identifying governance measures, oversight frameworks and compliance requirements necessary to support operations
• Policy Development: Drafting practical guidance, policies and internal briefing materials
• Project Support: Working closely with operational and programme teams to support project planning and implementation
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Supporting engagement across the organisation and potentially with regional stakeholders
• Risk-Based Advice: Providing pragmatic, commercially focused advice to support informed decision-making
• Independent Delivery: Managing a varied workload with minimal supervision

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with significant experience advising on international sanctions matters
• Strong understanding of US, UK and international sanctions regimes, with experience navigating complex sanctions frameworks
• Experience advising international organisations, NGOs, multinational organisations or highly regulated businesses
• Experience working with charities/NGOs/NFP highly desirable but not essential
• Ability to analyse complex regulatory requirements and translate them into practical operational guidance
• Experience drafting policies, procedures and compliance guidance
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality advice within tight timeframes
• Experience supporting operations in higher-risk jurisdictions would be advantageous
• Commercially minded with the ability to balance legal accuracy, compliance requirements and operational objectives

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