Compliance Lawyer
Compliance Lawyer
Prestigious US law firm is seeking to hire a Compliance Lawyer to join their London office on a permanent basis to focus on financial crime in the UK and Europe.
- Salary to £150,000
- 09:30-17:30 working hours
- Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)
- Fantastic employee benefits inc. additional birthday holiday, annual wellbeing allowance, on-site gym etc.!
The successful candidate will join a busy team of lawyers and analysts and will directly support the Compliance Manager in the team.
Compliance Lawyer Key Responsibilities:
- Take ownership of the financial crime function within the Compliance team, advising partners and employees on financial crime, including money laundering sanctions, bribery, fraud, tax evasion and market abuse
- Support the MLRO in their duties, including submitting SARs, and completing questionnaires from clients, suppliers, or the SRA
- Draft, maintain, and update policies, procedures, and risk assessments in line with regulations
- Deliver financial crime training to relevant offices
- Attend relevant firm committee and MLRO meetings and present key topics including external roundtables and conferences to stay abreast of industry developments
- Involvement in appraisals and resourcing needs
Compliance Lawyer Skills & Requirements:
- Qualified lawyer 5+ PQE
- Experience of working at a large City / International law firm either in a similar role or a fee earner with regulatory experience
- Knowledge of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, UK Money Laundering Regulations and LSAG guidance, French and Belgian AML Regulations and industry guidance, UK, EU and US sanctions, Bribery Act 2010, Criminal Finances Act 2017 and ECCTA 2023
- Experience advising on financial crime issues and liaising with relevant stakeholders, and preparing/submitting SARs
- Experience managing projects and implementing changes to processes and procedures
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