AML Lawyer - International firm London

Job Description

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AML Lawyer

London

Hybrid working

International law firm

We’re working with a leading international law firm looking to hire an experienced AML Lawyer into a newly created position within their growing Risk & Compliance function.

This is a genuinely high-impact role, sitting at the centre of complex financial crime, AML and sanctions work across the firm.

You’ll be advising Partners and senior stakeholders on high-risk and complex AML matters, supporting internal investigations, helping shape firm-wide policy, and acting as a key escalation point for financial crime issues.

The Role?

• Advising on complex AML and financial crime risks
• Supporting on sanctions and internal investigations
• Working closely with senior leadership including the MLRO / MLCO
• Delivering training across the business
• Supporting audits, reporting and regulatory requests
• Mentoring Analysts, Advisors and Managers within the team
• Helping drive the continued growth and development of the wider Risk & Compliance function

About you?

• Qualified Lawyer with strong AML / financial crime experience
• Experience handling complex AML and sanctions matters
• Confident advising senior stakeholders in a commercial environment
• Strong understanding of AML policies, controls and regulatory obligations
• Law firm experience preferred, but broader in-house legal sector backgrounds will also be considered

What's in it for you?

Working in a true international law firm

Opportunity for internal progression

Competitive company benefits

Hybrid working (3 days in office)

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