Financial Crime Lawyer

This role sits within the Risk and Compliance function, which partners closely with the business to uphold regulatory best practice and manage the full spectrum of obligations tied to the firm's operations.

As a senior member of the team, you will provide escalation support and legal advice across financial crime, sanctions, and complex AML investigations. You will act as a trusted advisor to partners, lawyers, and leaders across the firm's operational and consultancy businesses, helping to shape strategic initiatives and embed compliance into growth plans.

The role offers the opportunity to influence policy, deliver training, and collaborate with key stakeholders both within the Risk team and across the wider organisation.

• Significant experience advising on sanctions laws and regulations within a law firm environment.
• Substantial knowledge of financial crime legislation and guidance, including anti-money laundering and anti-bribery.
• Proven experience in a financial crime-focused role within a law firm risk function; new business acceptance escalation experience is valuable.
• Experience supervising and managing a team is desirable.
• Experience managing internal investigations into complex AML, sanctions, and financial crime matters is desirable.
• Qualified solicitor (traditional or alternative qualification route).
• Strong people management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build high-performing teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent drafting, organisational, and record-keeping skills.
• A collaborative, agile approach and the ability to manage a diverse workload effectively.