Associate General Counsel - Sanctions / AML

Role Overview:

Our client is looking for an experienced legal professional to lead the Sanctions team within the financial crime business unit. In this role, you will provide expert legal guidance on sanctions compliance across the business, ensuring adherence to global sanctions regimes and offering strategic counsel to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Sanctions advising on compliance with US, UK, and EU sanctions regulations.
• Collaborate with business units to provide tailored legal advice on sanctions risks and regulatory matters.
• Draft and review sanctions-related contracts, manage risk assessments, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Stay up to date with legal and regulatory changes, providing advice on potential risks.
• Engage with external counsel and regulators, advocating for the company's interests.

Skills & Experience:

• Ideally you will have 10 years' experience in sanctions legal advisory or compliance within a global financial institution or be a financial crime lawyer within a law firm
• Deep knowledge of global sanctions regulations
• Proven ability to manage legal risk and balance commercial and regulatory considerations.

This is a outstanding opportunity for a lawyer to make a move in house from private practice, or an experienced lawyer or compliance professional to step into a major leading role within the bank. These roles are scarce: please contact James Franklin at Danos Group for a confidential discussion.