Sanctions Lawyer

Overview

As a Director-level sanctions lawyer, you will lead firm-wide sanctions legal matters and provide strategic guidance with support from senior in-house counsel. You will handle cross-border issues across the UK, EU and US, coordinating with the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, and other senior lawyers. This role offers a broad, impactful remit in a stable, flexible-working environment with a strong emphasis on collaboration and practical solutions.

Pay / Benefits

• Great package
• flexible working
• 3 days in the city
• sensible working hours

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for sanctions-related legal matters across the firm
• Provide strategic legal guidance on sanctions and compliance matters
• Coordinate cross-border sanctions issues across UK, EU and US jurisdictions
• Collaborate with the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel and senior lawyers to manage risk
• Advise on regulatory developments and their impact on business activities
• Support sanctions-related investigations and internal controls improvements
• Contribute to the development of policies and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance
• Represent the firm in internal/external discussions related to sanctions compliance

Key requirements

• At least 7 PQE
• Experience as a sanctions lawyer within financial services
• Director-level seniority or readiness for such a role
• Strong cross-border sanctions experience (UK/EU/US)
• Proven ability to advise senior stakeholders and lead initiatives

• Stakeholder management
• Clear and effective communication
• Leadership and team collaboration
• Sanctions regulatory knowledge (UK, EU, US)
• Regulatory risk assessment and compliance
• Legal advisory and cross-border coordination

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