Associate

Trade & Sanctions Associate — Compliance & Regulatory, London

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Senior associate-level role within a well-established international trade & sanctions team in London. The team advises on UK/EU sanctions and export controls, provides regulatory support across corporate, finance and real estate matters, and delivers operational compliance and anti‑money‑laundering/anti‑bribery guidance.

The role involves drafting and reviewing documentation, giving strategic compliance advice to clients, supporting sanctions aspects of M&A and other transactions, conducting legal research, and contributing to business development. Hybrid working is supported with an expectation of c.60% office attendance.

  • Qualified lawyer (England & Wales) with c.2–5 PQE
  • Proven experience advising on sanctions; export controls experience desirable
  • Experience supporting M&A and other transactional work involving trade/sanctions issues
  • Strong drafting, legal research and project-management skills
  • Commercial judgment, client-management experience and ability to work in a multinational team
  • Self-starter with intellectual curiosity and attention to detail
  • Comfortable with hybrid working (approx. 60% office-based)

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