White Collar Crime & Sanctions Solicitor

White Collar Crime and Sanctions Solicitor – Central London – Market Leading Salary

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We are working with a highly regarded international law firm to recruit a White Collar Crime & Sanctions Solicitor to join its established Financial Regulatory team in Central London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with 2+ years' PQE and experience in white-collar crime, financial crime, regulatory investigations or sanctions to work on complex and high-profile matters with an international dimension.

The team advises a broad range of organisations, including financial institutions, insurers, multinational businesses and other regulated organisations, providing strategic advice on financial crime risk, sanctions compliance, investigations and enforcement.

The Role:

• Advise clients on UK and international sanctions requirements, compliance obligations and enforcement risks
• Assist with complex internal and external investigations
• Advise on financial crime, fraud, bribery, corruption and money laundering matters
• Support sanctions risk assessments, compliance reviews and internal governance projects
• Draft clear and commercially focused legal advice, submissions and regulatory correspondence
• Liaise with regulators, enforcement agencies and other relevant authorities
• Assist with licensing applications, voluntary disclosures and compliance frameworks
• Work alongside colleagues across international offices and wider practice areas on cross-border matters
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Contribute to business development and profile-raising initiatives

About You:

• Qualified Solicitor with 2+ years' PQE
• Experience in white-collar crime, financial crime, sanctions, regulatory investigations or compliance
• Good understanding of UK and/or international sanctions regimes
• Experience dealing with regulatory or enforcement bodies
• Strong technical, drafting and analytical skills
• Excellent organisation and project management abilities
• Commercially minded with a practical and solutions-focused approach
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
• Experience of international or multi-jurisdictional matters would be advantageous
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team

The Benefits:

• Highly competitive salary depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid working
• Exposure to complex, high-value and international matters
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced specialists in financial crime and sanctions
• Strong opportunities for career development and progression
• International client and cross-border exposure
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Modern Central London office

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William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. xwzovoh We work with highly regarded clients, including Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked firms, advising on strategic legal appointments at all levels.