We, TLT, are looking to speak to Contract Lawyers with experience in anti-money laundering (AML) and financial crime (FC) to join our team. This role is offered on a flexible working basis and would best suit a qualified solicitor with extensive experience of AML, FC, and regulatory risks and requirements of a large law firm.
This role will be an initial 3-6 month contract with potential for extension. Ideally, you will be based in a commutable distance from our Manchester or Bristol offices. We will also consider candidates on a remote basis.
Your Role
* Play a pivotal role in ensuring continued best-in-class compliance with AML and FC law and regulation.
* Ensure the firm complies with all relevant AML and FC laws and regulations.
* Support the Head of AML and FC in ensuring that the firm's policies, procedures, and operations remain in full compliance with legal requirements.
* Work closely with internal stakeholders, providing advice, conducting risk assessments, and managing FC-related compliance matters.
* Support in developing, implementing, and maintaining effective AML and FC policies, procedures, and controls in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements and best practices.
* Act as a subject matter expert in AML, ABC, CTF, SAR reporting, sanctions, and fraud, providing expertise on high-risk cases.
* Support development of methodologies and conducting Firm Wide Risk Assessments to identify and mitigate potential risks across AML and FC.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of financial crime-related activities and initiatives.
* Support the Head of AML and FC on financial crime-related projects.
Your Skills & Experience
* Background in providing AML/FC advice at all levels of a regulated entity, including compliance monitoring, sanctions, and financial compliance.
* Experience acting as a subject matter expert across the firm on suspicious activity reporting, proceeds of crime, anti-bribery, fraud, and failure to prevent tax evasion queries.
* Experience in creating and providing training on AML and FC risks, laws, and regulations.
* Experience drafting, reviewing, and implementing AML and FC policies, procedures, and controls.
* Strong drafting and communication skills.
* A desire to develop your skills across the entire financial crime spectrum.
* Ability to juggle a busy and varied workload.
* Enthusiastic and team-oriented approach to working.
Your Team
TLT is known for setting new expectations and pushing boundaries, but this can never compromise our firm, reputation, or clients. Our Risk and Compliance team ensures we are compliant with obligations such as Data Protection, SRA, and FCA regulation, as well as protecting our clients and staff.
The team includes experienced lawyers and technical specialists addressing a broad range of regulatory and ethical requirements, balancing commercial and practical considerations to ensure compliance and uphold our values.
About TLT
Fast-paced, growing, and forward-thinking, TLT helps clients stay ahead, and we prioritize the development of our people.
We work with high-profile clients in innovative sectors. With a presence across the UK and a network of partners in Europe, India, and the US, TLT was named Law Firm of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2023, marking its third consecutive industry accolade.
Our purpose is to protect, prepare, and progress our clients, our people, our planet, and our communities. We foster an open, collaborative culture where everyone is encouraged to be their whole self, voice their opinions, and contribute.
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