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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