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.
Client Details
US Law Firm.
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.


Profile
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.


Job Offer
On offer to the candidate:
*Competitive salary plus discretionary bonus and package.
*Growth and progression opportunities.
*Hybrid working from London office.