Senior Financial Crime Counsel
- Recruiter
- Michael Page Legal
- Location
- England, London, City of London
- Salary
- £95000 - £110000 per annum + plus bonus and benefits
- Posted
- 22 May 2023
- Closes
- 19 Jun 2023
- Ref
- JN -052023-6057508
- Contact
- Nicole McGaffin
- Job Title
- Lawyer
- Practice Area
- Compliance
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
An amazing opportunity for an AML/ Financial crime lawyer to join a leading law firm based in London.
Client Details
A leading International law firm with an excellent reputation within the legal market.
Description
Main responsibilities include:
- Act as the main point of contact for any AML and sanctions queries across the firm
- Work alongside the head of compliance in drafting and developing the firm's AML and CTF policies
- Working alongside the head of compliance to provide technical expertise on AML and financial crime-related issues
- Provide AML and sanctions training across the firm
- Working alongside fee-earners on financial crime obligations
- Ensuring the firm is compliant with its compliance and financial crime obligations
- Potentially manage others within the team
- Potentially advise on anti-tax evasion and anti-fraud when there is a business need
- Ensure sanctions screenings are conducted thoroughly and advise on any sanctions issues arising
Profile
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Qualified lawyer (ideally 6 PQE) or if non-qualified, can demonstrate equivalent ability to advise at a senior level in regards to financial crime and AML issues
- Experience in a law firm environment
- Experience training other colleagues is desirable
- Experience in anti-bribery/ anti-tax evasion desirable
- Extensive technical knowledge in regards to AML, financial crime compliance issues
- Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision
- Self-motivated
- Effective-communicator
Job Offer
This is an exciting opportunity for an AML/ financial crime lawyer to join a leading International law firm based in London. This role offers opportunities for career progression, hybrid working and a great benefits package.