At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on sanctions regimes and collaborate with diverse stakeholders in a dynamic legal team.
- Company: Join SMBC Group, a trusted partner in universal banking with an international growth agenda.
- Benefits: Competitive benefits focused on well-being, work-life balance, and career development.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to sustainability and innovative solutions.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in financial crime and sanctions law while enhancing your legal expertise.
- Qualifications: Qualified lawyer with 6+ years' experience in sanctions and financial crime, preferably in financial services.
The predicted salary is between 99000 - 121000 £ per year.
Role Summary We have an exciting opportunity for a sanctions lawyer (with experience in financial crime helpful) with a minimum of six years post qualification experience to join a highly collaborative and energetic SMBC Legal team in London which provides advice to the SMBC Group for the EMEA region.
The role will report to the Head of Group Affairs and Structured Finance (MD).
The person will be required to work both autonomously and collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders to advice on the impact of sanctions regimes (including UK, EU and other sanctions regimes with external counsel support, as required) in relation to SMBC's corporate strategy and risk appetite framework.
The role will be at the Vice President or Director level (depending on candidate's experience).
Requirements The following are important requirements for the role: Experience in working well with a broad range of senior stakeholders across Legal, Compliance, business departments, committees and management where required.
Qualified lawyer with preferably a minimum of 6 years, post-qualification, who has solid experience in a broad range of sanctions and financial crime and good understanding of banking, finance and capital markets products.
Background in a financial services firm, corporate or a reputable law firm.
Excellent knowledge of UK and EU sanctions law (and familiarity with US sanctions helpful) and regulations as part of the overall financial services regulatory environment, and financial crime laws helpful too.
Experience in the payments and operations infrastructure of financial services firms which may impact the analysis of sanctions regimes is preferable.
Who we are United by a sense of purpose towards our customers - to be a trusted partner for the long-term - and our universal banking platform in EMEA, SMBC Group has an international growth agenda and award-winning products, meaning we provide exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives.
We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets.
Read on to find out how you could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience, by joining us to support our clients transition to a sustainable future.
Business Area The lawyer will be a member of the STPD-Legal Group which forms part of the wider Strategic Planning Department and currently consists of around 40 lawyers based in London.
In addition, within the EMEA region, there are around 10 lawyers based in Frankfurt, Paris, Dubai Branch and Dublin Branch.
The person will work across a broad range of legal, compliance (including sanctions and financial crime), business, risk management, operations and other staff across the EMEA region.
The lawyer will also work closely with external counsel as and when required and will be required to ensure that they provide efficient and effective advice.
The person will also be expected to be the main STPD-Legal representative on sanctions and financial crime matters and related cross-departmental projects.
What we offer For all the expertise and experience you bring to help us make a difference, it's only sustainable if we support you to build your career and be your best self so we offer competitive company benefits, centred around promoting positive well-bring and work-life balance.
We also believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all team members perspectives and contributions are valued.
Initiatives in place which promote a diverse and inclusive culture and healthy work life balance include hybrid working, Sport
Hiring: STPD - Transaction Legal - Director employer: SMBC Bank International plc
SMBC Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and collaborative work environment in London that empowers legal professionals to thrive. With a strong commitment to employee well-being, we provide competitive benefits, promote work-life balance, and foster a diverse and inclusive culture where every voice is valued. Joining our team means engaging in meaningful projects that support clients in transitioning to a sustainable future while enhancing your skills and career growth within a global banking framework.
Contact Details:
SMBC Bank International plc Recruitment Team
