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Sanctions Legal Director - Financial Services

London Permanent £100,000 - £140,000 per year View Job Description
We've partnered with a top 20 financial services institution globally in their search for a Sanctions & Financial Crime Lawyer to join their growing team. Hybrid working in central London, you'll advise a variety of stakeholders on the impact of sanctions regimes in relation to corporate strategy and risk appetite framework.
  • Top 20 global banking group searching for a strong Sanctions Lawyer
  • Hybrid working in London, joining a sustainable and culture first company

About Our Client

We've partnered with a top 20 financial services institution globally in their search for a Sanctions & Financial Crime Lawyer to join their growing team.
Providing a variety of services across commercial & investment banking, asset management, and leasing, the organisation has a strong international presence and focus on innovation and sustainability. They are known for their strong internal culture promoting DE&I alongside their commitment to supporting global and economic development while serving corporate, institutional, and retail clients.

Job Description

Your day to day would include:

  • Heading up the Sanctions & Financial Crime work, including advising a variety of stakeholders on the impact of sanctions regimes in relation to corporate strategy and risk appetite framework.
  • Working internationally across the UK & EMEA
  • Collaborating with the wider sanctions, compliance, and legal teams across the UK, US, and EU.
  • Managing external counsel



And more...

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will:

  • Be 6+ PQE Lawyer with experience heading up a variety of financial sanctions matters, ideally with additional financial crime work.
  • Have the ability to commute into London on a hybrid basis (2 - 3 days per week)
  • Want to work internationally across the UK and EMEA
  • Have experience managing external counsel and working with a variety of senior stakeholders

What's on Offer

- Hybrid working in central London
- Base salary up to £140,000 depending on candidate experience
- Bonus
- Pension starting at 10%
Plus benefits package (private medical, assisted fertility, menopause plans, dental insurance, life assurance, and more...)

Contact
Gillian Stott
Quote job ref
JN-052025-6750989
Phone number
+44 20 7269 2346

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Banking & Finance - In House
Sector
Financial Services
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Gillian Stott
Consultant phone
+44 20 7269 2346
Job reference
JN-052025-6750989