Financial Crime Risk Lawyer - Large International Law Firm

This role is responsible for advising on financial crime, sanctions, and AML matters within the firm. The successful candidate would be a qualified solicitor, have extensive financial crime experience, and have managed investigations on complex internal matters.

Client Details

Large International Law Firm.

Description

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide legal advice on financial crime risks, AML investigations, and support the firm's financial crime strategy.
• Lead responses to audits, external information requests, and annual reporting on financial crime matters.
• Oversee audit and assurance processes, collaborating with the business acceptance team.
• Drive updates to risk assessments, policies, and procedures across the firm.
• Design and deliver firm-wide training on financial crime in partnership with Risk and Compliance teams.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and contribute to broader risk and regulatory initiatives.

Profile

The successful candidate would have:

• Extensive experience in financial crime roles within law firms, with strong knowledge of AML, sanctions, and relevant legislation.
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams, including handling complex internal investigations and business acceptance escalations.
• Qualified solicitor with hands-on experience and strong drafting, analytical, and record-keeping skills.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with a commercial and collaborative approach.
• Highly organised, resilient, and adaptable, with a proactive mindset and commitment to continuous development.

Job Offer

On offer to the candidate:

• Competitive salary plus package.
• Hybrid working.