Director, Legal Counsel (Sanctions)

Overview

As Director, Legal Counsel you will lead Gartner’s sanctions compliance and broader regulatory matters, delivering expert legal guidance to enable compliant business operations globally. You will shape and strengthen the sanctions program, conduct risk assessments, and support internal investigations and audits. You will partner with cross-functional teams to implement policies and train audiences across the organization. Your work helps sustain Gartner’s reputational integrity while enabling growth in a complex regulatory landscape.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous paid time off
• Private medical and dental insurance
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Hybrid work environment

Responsibilities

• Strengthen and manage Gartner’s sanctions compliance program across US, UK, EU, and UN regimes
• Provide legal guidance on sanctions and related compliance matters
• Perform risk assessments and due diligence on clients, vendors, and partners
• Deliver compliance training and legal support to business units
• Monitor regime changes and communicate impacts to stakeholders
• Conduct research, risk analysis, and give advice on regulatory matters affecting operations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement policies and internal controls
• Lead due diligence, audits, reviews, investigations as part of second line of defense
• Prepare and review compliance documents and reports for stakeholders
• Support broader regulatory and compliance initiatives within Legal & Compliance

Key requirements

• Qualified solicitor or barrister in the United Kingdom (or equivalent)
• Minimum 5 years PQE in sanctions compliance (in-house or law firm)
• Proven advisory experience on UK, EU, and US sanctions regimes
• Ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in due diligence, audits, reviews, or internal investigations
• Experience in developing and delivering compliance training and policies
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• High ethical standards and attention to detail

• Excellent communication
• Stakeholder management
• Analytical mindset
• Sanctions regimes knowledge (UK, EU, US)
• Risk assessment and due diligence
• Internal investigations and audits

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