We are seeking to recruit an AML Lawyer to advise, design and implement effective controls and policies to ensure the firm and its staff comply with applicable anti-money laundering laws and regulations, international financial sanctions and professional conduct rules and best practice in relation to new business intake processes.
About the role:
* Keeping up to date with applicable AML laws and regulations globally and advising on how these changes affect the Firm and its processes
* Advising on the application of international financial sanctions and obtaining licenses
* Handling all types of client due diligence and client care issues with minimal supervision
* Ensuring anti-money laundering, sanctions and other risk checks have been carried out for new and existing clients in compliance with Firm policy and applicable regulatory requirements, and that relevant data is properly entered and maintained on the Firm’s systems
* Leading projects to continuously improve NBI policy and process
* Assisting with regulatory AML audits
* Drafting, maintaining and implementing AML policies and procedures
* Providing support to the practice on general compliance matters such as share dealing, confidentiality obligations, outside interests, anti-bribery and corruption
* Educated to degree level or equivalent
* Relevant experience in practice and/or compliance at an international law firm, or other professional or financial services firm
* Significant experience in advising on complex AML issues
* Experience in providing training to fellow professionals and general staff members on AML will be an advantage
* Experience leading projects
* Completion of a project management course/training is highly desirable
* Client-focused, commercial approach, analytic skills
* 5 weeks of holiday
* 3 sick days
* 2 days off (boarding, etc.)
* Meal vouchers
* The possibility of further education