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.
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