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Financial Crime Risk Lawyer - Large International Law Firm

City of London Permanent View Job Description
This role is responsible for advising on financial crime, sanctions, and AML matters within the firm. The successful candidate would be a qualified solicitor, have extensive financial crime experience, and have managed investigations on complex internal matters.
  • Financial Crime Risk Lawyer.
  • Large International Law Firm.

About Our Client

Large International Law Firm.

Job Description

Key responsibilities include:

  • Provide legal advice on financial crime risks, AML investigations, and support the firm's financial crime strategy.
  • Lead responses to audits, external information requests, and annual reporting on financial crime matters.
  • Oversee audit and assurance processes, collaborating with the business acceptance team.
  • Drive updates to risk assessments, policies, and procedures across the firm.
  • Design and deliver firm-wide training on financial crime in partnership with Risk and Compliance teams.
  • Build strong stakeholder relationships and contribute to broader risk and regulatory initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate would have:

  • Extensive experience in financial crime roles within law firms, with strong knowledge of AML, sanctions, and relevant legislation.
  • Proven ability to lead and manage teams, including handling complex internal investigations and business acceptance escalations.
  • Qualified solicitor with hands-on experience and strong drafting, analytical, and record-keeping skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with a commercial and collaborative approach.
  • Highly organised, resilient, and adaptable, with a proactive mindset and commitment to continuous development.

What's on Offer

On offer to the candidate:

  • Competitive salary plus package.
  • Hybrid working.
Contact
Victoria Collinson
Quote job ref
JN-102025-6868743
Phone number
+44 207 269 2176

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Business Services
Sector
Business Services
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Victoria Collinson
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2176
Job reference
JN-102025-6868743