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Financial Crime Compliance Lawyer - US Law Firm

London Permanent View Job Description
This role will provide legal, risk, and regulatory advice on financial crime across the UK and Europe. Our client is a US firm looking for a 5+PQE qualified lawyer, international experience, and strong financial crime advisory experience.
  • Financial Crime Compliance Lawyer.
  • US Law Firm.

About Our Client

US Law Firm.

Job Description

Key responsibilities include:

  • Advise the firm on financial crime compliance, as well as general compliance and regulatory matters.
  • Monitor regulatory changes, update firm policies, maintain AML database, and prepare for audits.
  • Identify reputational and financial crime risks, approve high-risk clients/ matters, and attend internal/ external compliance meetings.
  • Deliver financial crime training to the firm, share knowledge, manage team appraisals, and oversee analyst development.



The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate would have:

  • Qualified lawyer with 5+ years PQE and international experience.
  • Proven experience advising on financial crime issues, liaising with stakeholders, and handling SAR submissions.
  • Strong knowledge of UK, EU, and US financial crime regulations, including AML, sanctions, bribery, and fraud compliance.
  • Experienced in project management and process improvement, with strong capability in drafting and updating compliance policies and frameworks.



What's on Offer

On offer to the candidate:

  • Competitive salary plus discretionary bonus and package.
  • Growth and progression opportunities.
  • Hybrid working from London office.



Contact
Victoria Collinson
Quote job ref
JN-112025-6880987
Phone number
+44 207 269 2176

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Business Services
Sector
Business Services
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Victoria Collinson
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2176
Job reference
JN-112025-6880987