Senior Financial Crime Advisor – 12‑Month Fixed‑Term Contract

About the role

This 12‑month fixed‑term role sits within the General Counsel and Risk function of a leading organisation. You will provide senior‑level advice on anti‑money‑laundering, counter‑terrorist financing and sanctions matters across the UK, US and EMEA regions.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver day‑to‑day advisory support to practice groups and business units on AML/CTF and sanctions compliance.
• Act as the escalation point for sanctions‑related issues, analysing UK, US, EU and Australian regimes.
• Assess and manage financial‑crime risks linked to new business opportunities and client onboarding.
• Handle unusual activity reports and complex referrals requiring expert judgement.
• Lead projects and contribute to strategic AML/CTF reform initiatives in collaboration with cross‑functional teams.
• Support the design and implementation of robust AML/CTF policies, controls and procedures.

Required profile

• A degree‑level qualification and at least four years’ experience in a regulated financial‑crime environment, preferably within a law firm.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to contextualise advice within broader business objectives.
• Proven track record of handling confidential, high‑risk matters with integrity.
• Excellent research and analytical capabilities for thorough investigation of financial‑crime risks.

Required skills

• Technical expertise in AML/CTF regulations across multiple jurisdictions (UK, US, EU, OFSI, OFAC, DFAT).
• In‑depth knowledge of international sanctions regimes and related regulatory expectations.
• Legal analysis and advisory skills applied to sanctions and financial‑crime compliance.