3 hours ago
Key requirements
Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience within financial crime Self-motivated, takes initiative and can work both independently and as part of a team Ability to think outside the box and lead projects to a successful conclusion Good attention to detail and can identify and analyse and confidently advise on complex areas of law, identifying alternative strategies where necessary
The role
Kennedys is seeking a Financial Crime Lawyer with 2+ years of experience to join its Regulatory practice group. This role will be based in Birmingham, Leeds, or London and involves providing legal support for the firm's global compliance programs, with a focus on financial crime.
What you'll do
- Monitor compliance related statutory, regulatory, and other developments in the jurisdictions which the firm operates and proactively lead initiatives to update global and local compliance programmes in response to such developments
- Provide legal advice to the business in response to financial crime related queries which arrive through our helpdesk inbox
- Assist with drafting of any external reports to OFSI, the SRA, NCA or other body as required
- Assist with policies, processes, procedures, and training materials
- Assist with presentations to the business on key financial crime legislations, case law, or developments over time
- Review and advise on any escalations from the KYC / new business risk analysts
- Support the implementation of AML strategic plans and processes in line with the appropriate software
What we're looking for
Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience within financial crime
Self-motivated, takes initiative and can work both independently and as part of a team
Ability to think outside the box and lead projects to a successful conclusion
Good attention to detail and can identify and analyse and confidently advise on complex areas of law, identifying alternative strategies where necessary
Comfortable creating and presenting management information
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Highly organised with a strong focus on meeting deadlines
A law degree
Proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement
England and Wales licenced to practice· nice to have
Experience preferably in a law firm or financial institution· nice to have
Benefits
Hybrid working
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Financial Crime Lawyer
Kennedys · 
Birmingham / Leeds / London / Manchester
Birmingham / Leeds / London / Manchester