Sanctions Legal Director - Financial Services

Michael Page Legal
London

We've partnered with a top 20 financial services institution globally in their search for a Sanctions & Financial Crime Lawyer to join their growing team. Hybrid working in central London, you'll advise a variety of stakeholders on the impact of sanctions regimes in relation to corporate strategy and risk appetite framework.

Client Details

We've partnered with a top 20 financial services institution globally in their search for a Sanctions & Financial Crime Lawyer to join their growing team. Providing a variety of services across commercial & investment banking, asset management, and leasing, the organisation has a strong international presence and focus on innovation and sustainability. They are known for their strong internal culture promoting DE&I alongside their commitment to supporting global and economic development while serving corporate, institutional, and retail clients.

Description

Your day to day would include:

  • Heading up the Sanctions & Financial Crime work, including advising a variety of stakeholders on the impact of sanctions regimes in relation to corporate strategy and risk appetite framework.
  • Working internationally across the UK & EMEA
  • Collaborating with the wider sanctions, compliance, and legal teams across the UK, US, and EU.
  • Managing external counsel

And more...

Profile

The successful candidate will:

  • Be 6+ PQE Lawyer with experience heading up a variety of financial sanctions matters, ideally with additional financial crime work.
  • Have the ability to commute into London on a hybrid basis (2 - 3 days per week)
  • Want to work internationally across the UK and EMEA
  • Have experience managing external counsel and working with a variety of senior stakeholders

Job Offer

- Hybrid working in central London- Base salary up to £140,000 depending on candidate experience- Bonus- Pension starting at 10%Plus benefits package (private medical, assisted fertility, menopause plans, dental insurance, life assurance, and more...)

Posted 2025-05-27

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