A leading international law firm is seeking a talented mid-level Sanctions Associate (2–6 PQE) to join its growing London-based sanctions practice.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded and expanding team advising major multinational clients, financial institutions, insurers, commodities traders, shipowners, and corporates on complex and high-profile international sanctions matters.
The sanctions practice has experienced significant growth and is now seeking a dedicated associate to strengthen its mid-level bench and support increasing client demand across advisory, transactional, and contentious sanctions work.
The Team
The successful candidate will work on a broad range of UK, EU, US, and international sanctions matters, with a particular focus on financial sanctions and marine sanctions work.
Key areas of work will include:
- Advising clients on UK, EU, US (OFAC), and UN sanctions regimes
- Financial sanctions advisory work, including compliance, risk assessments, licensing, and transactional analysis
- Marine and shipping sanctions, including matters involving shipowners, charterers, insurers, commodities traders, and logistics providers
- Advising on sanctions issues relating to international trade, commodities, energy, and cross-border transactions
- Internal investigations, enforcement issues, and regulatory engagement
- Drafting sanctions-related contractual protections and compliance policies
- Supporting disputes and investigations with sanctions-related elements
- Advising on evolving geopolitical and regulatory developments impacting clients globally
The role offers significant client exposure and the opportunity to work closely with partners and counsel on strategic, market-leading mandates.
Candidate Requirements
Candidates should have:
- 2–6 years’ PQE gained at a leading international or specialist law firm
- Strong experience advising on UK/EU/US sanctions regimes
- Demonstrable expertise in financial sanctions advisory work
- Experience in marine, shipping, trade, or commodities sanctions is highly desirable
- Excellent technical, drafting, and analytical skills
- A commercial and solutions-focused approach
- Strong academic credentials and communication skills
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a market-leading and strategically important sanctions practice at a time of continued growth and investment. The firm offers:
- High-profile international work
- A collaborative and entrepreneurial team environment
- Exposure to complex cross-border sanctions and geopolitical matters
- Competitive remuneration and benefits
If you would like to be considered please send your CV to charlotte.pember@idexconsulting.com
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