At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert advice on financial crime and AML matters while mentoring compliance team members.
- Company: A leading US law firm expanding its London office with a vibrant culture.
- Benefits: Salary up to £130,000, free meals, hybrid working, and great employee perks.
- Other info: Exciting growth opportunities in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team tackling financial crime and make a real difference in compliance.
- Qualifications: Qualified lawyer or experienced compliance professional with 3+ years in AML.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
An outstanding US law firm experiencing exciting growth in its London office is hiring a new AML Lawyer to join on a permanent basis.
Salary to £130,000 + great employee benefits, including free breakfast and lunch daily!
09:30-17:30 working hours
Hybrid working (4 days office / 1 day remote)
This newly created role will primarily focus on financial crime and anti-money laundering matters, with occasional involvement in broader law firm compliance topics and special projects, as well as assisting the Associate Director with mentoring and training other Compliance team members.
Key Responsibilities:- Provide internal advice on financial crime (including sanctions) and AML matters
- Ensure that the on-boarding of clients and matters in the London office complies with the requirements of applicable legislation and the Firm's AML policies, controls, and procedures
- Review, interpret, and risk assess the results of the research on clients and matters conducted by other Compliance team members
- Take the lead on conducting research and drafting risk assessments for PEPs and other higher risk clients and matters and facilitating their approval by the Associate Director and MLRO (where appropriate)
- Respond to and communicate with partners, fee earners, and staff at all levels across the global Firm relating to the interpretation of relevant legislation and the Firm's policies and procedures
- Oversee the day-to-day management of new business requests/client due diligence and ongoing monitoring of existing clients and matters
- Assist the Associate Director with the further development, management, and oversight of the Firm's financial crime and AML policies
- A qualified lawyer (England & Wales or other common law jurisdiction)
- Other experienced compliance professionals with a minimum of 3 years of experience gained in a financial crime / AML role at an international law firm are welcome to apply
- Prior experience in using automated business intake and/or workflow system and AML-related information collection and screening sources preferred
- Solid grasp of UK AML, sanctions, and financial crime laws and regulations
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