Financial Crime Lawyer - Top 10 Firm

Make your mark in financial crime compliance. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a leading international law firm at the forefront of complex legal and regulatory challenges. Based in London, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the firm remains a trusted partner to its global clients while growing your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Why Apply?

• Join a globally recognised law firm with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
• Work in a collegial, inclusive environment that values professional growth and diversity.
• Take on a high-impact role within the firm’s Legal Risk Management team, contributing to compliance at a global level.
• Enjoy a competitive six-figure salary and flexible working arrangements.

As a Financial Crime Lawyer, you’ll support the Head of Financial Crime Compliance and work closely with regional and local compliance teams. You’ll be instrumental in managing risk and ensuring compliance across key areas, including anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions, and anti-bribery and corruption. This role offers the opportunity to lead on compliance matters, provide strategic guidance, and help shape the firm's approach to financial crime compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments, review risk ratings, and advise on AML, sanctions, and anti-bribery and corruption queries.
• Respond to compliance-related queries from lawyers, clients, and support staff.
• Support the firm’s procedures for reporting suspicious transactions and liaising with MLROs and regulatory authorities.
• Assist with regulatory audits and advise on sanctions-related intake matters.
• Keep abreast of legal and regulatory developments and implement necessary changes.
• Develop and deliver training programmes for lawyers, compliance staff, and support teams.

This role is ideal for a proactive and detail-oriented legal professional with a strong background in financial crime compliance. You should be a qualified lawyer, (4 years + PQE) with solid knowledge of AML, sanctions, and anti-bribery and corruption laws, and experience handling complex compliance matters. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to provide pragmatic, commercially focused advice. Strong communication and writing skills, combined with a collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for risk and compliance, will ensure your success in this role.

Take your career to the next level in a firm that values your expertise, supports your growth, and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. With a strong focus on diversity and inclusion, the firm fosters a culture of mutual respect and innovation. If you’re ready to contribute to a world-class compliance team, apply now and step into a role that will challenge and inspire you.