Senior Compliance Lawyer – Global experience needed

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Senior Compliance Lawyer – Global experience needed

Published
12/11/2025
Location
London, United Kingdom
Category
Job Type
Type Of Lawyer
  • Compliance Manager
Work Hours
Full-time
Reference No:
BH-51521
Area of Law
  • Regulatory & Compliance
Contact Email
lauren.eager@qedlegal.com
Contact
Lauren Eager
Contact Phone
07854 723109
Region
London

Description

️ Senior Risk & Compliance Lawyer
London
Hybrid

We're working with a FABULOUS leading international law firm with presence across UK, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Looking to expand their growing global compliance team 

This is a great opportunity for a global compliance and sanctions expertLooking for a senior lawyer to join their function to update policies, support client relationships and making sure everything is on track 

You’ll be the firm’s go-to expert for all things sanctions.

Advising on global regimes, reporting to OFSI, shaping policy, and training teams to navigate ever-changing rules, all while keeping things practical and human. Working in the centre of a global Risk & Compliance function, working closely with senior leadership .

The Role?

  • Lead firm-wide sanctions compliance across multiple jurisdictions
  • Advise on complex sanctions issues, reporting & due diligence
  • Liaise with OFSI and banking partners
  • Keep policies, systems & processes sharp and effective
  • Deliver engaging training to partners and fee earners
  • Collaborate across offices, ensuring consistency and confidence in compliance

Who you are:
Qualified Lawyer (England & Wales), ideally 6–10 years’ PQE
Experienced in sanctions and financial crime (international firm background ideal)
Commercially minded, calm under pressure, and quietly persuasive
You’ve got that blend of rigour, diplomacy and curiosity that makes compliance teams thrive

What’s on offer:

  •  Competitive salary 
  •  International reach
  •  Hybrid 3 days a week in office
  •  A genuinely collaborative culture
  •  Top tier firm wide benefits

Are you looking to take the next step into a senior role?

Frustrated in your current role?

Just fancy a change?

Reach out for a confidential chat

#financialcrime #sanctions #risklawyer #compliancelawyer #generalcounsel #inhouse

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