Financial Crime & Sanctions Senior Lawyer (London)

Financial Crime & Sanctions Senior Lawyer

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Legal Risk & Compliance Recruitment Specialist

A prestigious international law firm is looking for a Financial Crime & Sanctions Senior Lawyer to join their team in either their London or Leeds office.

This is a standout opportunity offering excellent career prospects and a structured route to Partnership.

The ideal candidate will have strong advisory, compliance, and investigatory experience in sanctions and export control matters within a law firm environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Work closely with an experienced Partner and three junior lawyers, collaborating regularly with colleagues in Europe and the Middle East.
• Act as a central point of contact across the firm for all sanctions and export controls, and support wider financial crime investigations and compliance work.
• Help grow the team, develop junior lawyers' skills, and build the practice.
• Build client relationships and help shape the future direction of the practice in line with the firm's strategy.

Qualifications:

• Strong technical knowledge and experience in sanctions are essential. Experience in export controls is highly desirable.
• Ability to lead advisory and compliance matters, manage complex diligence reviews, and operate independently.

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Financial Crime & Sanctions professional to take on a senior role with a defined route to Partnership. Apply today or contact daniel@uncovertalent.co.uk

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Legal Services and Law Practice

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