A leading International Law Firm is looking for a Financial Crime Lawyer to join its internal risk team based in London. This is a high-level role working directly with the firm’s Head of Financial Crime. This role is part of a small, high-performing team renowned for its good culture and promoting long-term career development.

Key Responsibilities of the Financial Crime Lawyer:

• Assist the Head of Financial Crime in maintaining the firm’s compliance with anti-money laundering (AML), anti-bribery and corruption (ABC), tax evasion, and other related regulatory frameworks.
• Guide and mentor members of the Financial Crime team, including analysts, as well as colleagues in BAU who support financial crime compliance. This includes creating and delivering training sessions for both teams.
• Participate in the firm’s Financial Crime and Sanctions Committees, attending regular meetings or ad hoc sessions to address key issues and ensure proper management of related risks.
• Help develop, update, and disseminate policies and procedures to ensure the firm’s adherence to global financial crime regulations, including those from the UK, EU, Hong Kong, China, Singapore, the UAE, and any other jurisdictions relevant to the firm’s operations.

Skills & Experience required of the Financial Crime Lawyer:

• Qualified lawyer (or equivalent) with a background in an international law firm or professional services environment.
• Proven experience in managing risk within a professional services context.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively engage and influence senior stakeholders, driving decisions and holding individuals to account where necessary.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and collaborate with individuals at all levels, including senior leaders.
• Strong project management skills, including problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

If you are an experienced Financial Crime Lawyer who is looking to take the next step in your career, apply now or get in touch at [email protected] to find out more.