Financial Crime Compliance Lawyer
International Law Firm
London, Permanent, Hybrid Working
Salary Up To £125,000pa + Benefits
My client, a top international law firm, is actively recruiting for an experienced Qualified Lawyer to join them on a permanent basis in London - working as their new Financial Crime Compliance Lawyer.
Reporting to the Head of Financial Crime Compliance, you'll be working closely with Partners and Counsel in charge of regional compliance, as well as the local Money Laundering Reporting Officers. The successful Financial Crime Compliance Lawyer will also act as the local Anti-bribery & Corruption Officer for the firm.
You'll be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:
- Providing day-to-day assistance to the Financial Crime Compliance team
- Reviewing risk ratings and requests for CDD exemptions
- Handling queries from the Firm's Accounts staff relating to client monies
- Supporting the Head of Financial Crime Compliance in developing and delivering training programs for Lawyers, support staff and wider compliance team
- Advising on sanctions related intake matters
- Assisting with responses to regulatory audits
- Liaising with local MLROs, Sanctions Lawyers and Regulatory Authorities when necessary
+ much more.
To be considered for this opportunity, you'll need to be/have the following:
- Be a Qualified Lawyer (England & Wales or another relevant overseas jurisdiction) (3+ PQE, ideally)
- Have extensive knowledge of AML/CTF laws/regulations (as well as Sanctions, Anti-Bribery, Tax Disclosure regimes)
- Be able to commute to the London office a minimum of three days per week
- Have strong organisation skills and be able to prioritise a varied workload
If you're a Qualified Lawyer in this space and you're seeking your next opportunity, please get in touch as soon as possible!
