Sanctions & Financial Crime Lawyer – London
Elite US Law Firm
Are you an experienced Sanctions or Financial Crime Lawyer looking to take the next step at one of the world’s most prestigious international law firms?
We are working with an elite US law firm seeking a highly skilled Sanctions Lawyer to join its London office. This is a standout opportunity to step into a pivotal role within the firm’s Compliance function, advising on complex and high-risk financial crime matters across the UK and continental Europe.
As a key member of the London Compliance Team, you will play a central role in managing and advising on financial crime issues affecting the firm’s London and European operations. Working closely with senior lawyers, analysts, and business stakeholders, you will act as a trusted expert on financial crime, helping to ensure robust risk management and regulatory compliance across the firm.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the firm’s financial crime function within the Compliance team, delivering consistent, high-quality, and responsive support
* Advise senior stakeholders on complex matters including AML, sanctions, bribery and corruption, fraud, tax evasion, and market abuse
* Support the MLRO, including submitting SARs and managing compliance-related enquiries from clients, vendors, and the SRA
* Provide strategic advice across a broad range of compliance and regulatory matters, including:
* Conflicts of interest and confidentiality (SRA and US rules)
* Client and third-party terms of engagement
* Secondments, lateral hires, and practising rights
* SRA Codes of Conduct, insurance renewals, and ad hoc regulatory projects
To be considered, you will have:
* At least 5 years’ PQE in a compliance-focused role within an international law firm
* or
* Experience as a fee-earning regulatory lawyer with strong knowledge of POCA 2002, UK Money Laundering Regulations, UK, EU and US sanctions, and the Bribery Act 2010
* In-depth expertise in financial crime regulation, including experience drafting and implementing policies and procedures
* Excellent communication skills, strong commercial awareness, and the confidence to advise senior stakeholders
This role offers exceptional exposure, influence, and long-term career progression within a truly global firm.
Apply now for full details.