Financial Crime Counsel - Director level - Global Tier 1 Investment Bank - 10+PQE

My client is a global tier one investment bank looking to hire a senior lawyer into their Global Financial crime team.

The Financial Crimes Counsel will be part of a global team of in‑house attorneys collectively responsible for coverage of legal and regulatory matters pertaining to sanctions, AML, and anti‑corruption issues for all business units. This role will focus primarily on economic sanctions legal and regulatory issues, but will include aspects of AML and anti‑corruption coverage as well. The role is based in London but works closely with teams of attorneys based in Hong Kong and New York to provide seamless coverage across the globe.

Key responsibilities

• Provide ongoing and ad‑hoc legal advice and support to business, legal coverage and compliance teams on issues related to sanctions, AML, and anti‑corruption laws and regulations promulgated by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) / HM Treasury / Council of the European Union / United Nations Security Council , as well as anti‑boycott regulations, export controls, UK Money Laundering Regulations, USA PATRIOT Act, Bank Secrecy Act, U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), UK Bribery Act, etc.
• Draft and negotiate contractual provisions pertaining to sanctions, AML, and anti‑corruption across all business lines
• Review, advise on, and oversee the execution of transactional due diligence pertaining to sanctions, AML, and anti‑corruption concerns
• Understand, advise on, and assist with implementing the Firm's Global KYC Standards across the Firm
• Review, interpret, and advise on relevant laws and industry best practices pertaining to sanctions, AML, and anti‑corruption

A strong candidate should have relevant experience, preferably at a large/complex financial institution, law firm, or government/regulatory body, and detailed understanding of the laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to sanctions as well as AML and anti‑corruption.

To apply for the role please send your CV to miriam.warburton @eximius.com for more information.

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