Newly created role for an experienced AML lawyer to lead on anti-money laundering and sanctions matters across the firm. You will provide high-level legal advice on financial crime risk, support the MLRO/MLCO, and act as an escalation point for complex AML and sanctions issues.

The role requires close day-to-day engagement with senior stakeholders across legal and business teams, delivery of firm-wide training, support for external audits and reporting, and oversight of quality assurance for AML analyst work. The post-holder will also contribute to policy development, internal investigations and ad-hoc financial-crime projects.

Qualified lawyer with proven experience in AML/financial crime compliance roles.
Practical experience managing complex AML and sanctions matters; law firm experience desirable.
Proven ability to advise and influence senior stakeholders and to support MLRO/MLCO processes.
Experience of people management, mentoring and quality-assurance of junior team members.
Excellent drafting, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work flexibly under pressure.

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