AML Lawyer - US Firm

AML Lawyer

📍 London
💼 Hybrid (3 days in office!)

We’re working with a fabulous leading international law firm to bring on board an experienced AML Lawyer into its global Risk team.

This is a senior advisory role, where you’ll provide expert guidance on AML, economic crime and sanctions matters across multiple jurisdictions. The role offers exposure to complex, high-risk work and the opportunity to play a key part in shaping firmwide compliance strategy.

• Advising on AML, sanctions and economic crime issues across the firm
• Supporting client and matter onboarding in line with regulatory and internal requirements
• Acting as an escalation point for high-risk matters, including PEPs and complex structures
• Reviewing and drafting risk assessments and enhanced due diligence
• Preparing and submitting Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)
• Supporting the development and maintenance of AML policies and procedures
• Advising on improvements to onboarding processes and templates
• Providing guidance and mentorship to Risk Analysts and junior team members
• Working closely with the conflicts team to ensure seamless onboarding
• Supporting regulatory audits and internal reviews
• Delivering internal training on AML, sanctions and economic crime

• ✅ Qualified lawyer
• ✅ 5+ years experience
• ✅ Very strong focus on AML and Economic Crime (this must be in an international law firm)
• ✅ Knowledge of UK Money Laundering Regulations, Proceeds of Crime act, Sanctions regimes
• ✅ Confident advising senior stakeholders

• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership team in a well established global firm
• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working (9-5)
• Collaborative well resourced risk function
• Exceptional company benefits

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