Senior in-house risk & compliance role within a law firm environment, focused on financial crime, sanctions and complex AML matters. You will provide legal advice and escalation support for sanctions risk, internal investigations and onboarding escalations, working closely with senior stakeholders across the business.

The role is embedded within the wider Risk & Compliance function and contributes to policy, assurance, training and reporting. It requires a pragmatic, commercial adviser who can build trusted relationships, influence operational teams and deliver clear, defensible legal guidance on financial crime issues.

Qualified solicitor (traditional or alternative route)
Substantial experience advising on sanctions and financial crime in a law firm risk or compliance function
Proven experience managing internal investigations on complex AML/sanctions matters
Experience of providing escalations input on new business acceptance and sanctions-related onboarding
Strong drafting, stakeholder engagement and people-management skills; ability to supervise and build high-performing teams
Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work independently and collaboratively

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