Financial Crime Lawyer

An international Law firm is looking for an Experienced Financial crime/AML Lawyer to join their expanding Risk & Compliance team. Our client offers flexible working either in terms of hybrid or condensed working, and they are looking for an experienced Financial crime Lawyer with experience in a large law firm. They are looking for someone to be based out of either their London or Regional offices in the UK.

Responsibilities

Playing a pivotal role in ensuring continued best in class compliance with Financial Crime and AML law and regulation; Ensuring the firm complies with all relevant Financial Crime and AML laws and regulations; Supporting the Head of Financial Crime and AML in ensuring that the firm’s policies, procedures and operations remain in full compliance with legal requirements; Working closely with internal stakeholders, providing advice, conducting risk assessments, and managing FC-related compliance matters; Supporting in developing, implementing, and maintaining effective Financial Crime and AML policies, procedures, and controls in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements and best practice; Acting as a subject matter expert in AML, Sanctions, SAR reporting, ABC, CTF and fraud, providing expertise on high-risk cases; Conducting the investigation and supporting in the reporting of suspicious transactions, ensuring timely submission of suspicious activity reports (SARs) to the relevant authorities; Conducting horizon scanning and producing updates on changes and developments in Financial Crime and AML legislation and regulations, and ensuring that the firm’s policies and procedures remain up-to-date and compliant; Supporting in provision of responses to internal and external audit requests on financial crime compliance; Supporting the Head of Financial Crime and AML on financial crime-related projects

Requirements

Mid Senior Level (3-7+ years); PQE: 1-3 years, 4-6 years, 7+ years; Experience in a large law firm; Background in providing Financial Crime/AML advice at all levels of a regulated entity, including compliance monitoring, sanctions and financial compliance; Experience acting as a subject matter expert across the firm on suspicious activity reporting, proceeds of crime, anti-bribery, fraud and failure to prevent tax evasion queries; Experience in creating and providing training on Financial Crime and AML risks, laws and regulations; Experience in drafting, reviewing and implementing Financial Crime and AML policies, procedures and controls; Experience in acting as a point of escalation for client and matter; take on queries and escalations, including financial crime/AML risk, ESG and reputational exposure considerations

Benefits

Flexible working (hybrid or condensed)