In House Lawyer - BAU - Financial Crime & Sanctions

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

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Law Firm Seeks Experienced In-House Lawyer for Financial Crime & Sanctions Role

Department: Business Acceptance Unit (BAU)

Salary Range: $140,000 - $220,000 per year

Experience: Senior level experience in international BAU team for AML and sanctions compliance

Location: Hybrid (combination of office & remote working)

H1: Law Firm Seeks In-House Lawyer for Financial Crime & Sanctions Role

H2: BAU Team Management and Compliance Responsibilities for In-House Lawyer

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- Hybrid Work Opportunity: In-House Lawyer Role at Law Firm for Financial Crime & Sanctions
- Join the Dynamic BAU Team at a Top International Law Firm
- Senior Level In-House Lawyer Needed for AML and Sanctions Compliance
- Competitive Salary Range of $140,000-$220,000 for Experienced In-House Lawyer
- Multiple US Office Locations Available for This Role

The Law Firm, a top international firm, is seeking an experienced In-House Lawyer to join their Business Acceptance Unit (BAU) team. This hybrid role offers a combination of office and remote working, with the opportunity to work in any of the firm's US offices (New York, Washington DC, Boston, Silicon Valley, San Francisco, or Los Angeles). The successful candidate will have a strong academic background, a JD degree (preferably admitted in NY, DC or CA), and senior level experience in an international BAU team for AML and sanctions compliance.

The BAU team is responsible for assessing all new business before it is accepted by the firm's partners, ensuring compliance with legal obligations and commercial objectives. As an In-House Lawyer, you will take a lead role in analyzing and resolving complex issues related to financial crime and sanctions, while also supporting the Head of Financial Crime & Sanctions and UK MLCO and MLRO in implementing enhancements and changes to the BAU's processes for AML compliance.

Key responsibilities for this role include liaising with BAU team management to allocate resources and manage workload, analyzing and resolving legal and commercial issues related to business acceptance and client engagement, and assisting with the management of major financial crime and sanctions projects. You will also be responsible for monitoring changes in regulations and laws related to financial crime and sanctions, as well as providing training and support to the BAU team and fee earners.

The ideal candidate will have detailed knowledge and experience of BAU systems and processes for AML and sanctions compliance, top-level task management and organizational skills, and excellent communication abilities. The estimated annualized base salary range for this position is $140,000-$220,000, with the actual base salary offered depending on qualifications and location. The role offers a hybrid work opportunity, with the option to work from any of the firm's US offices.

If you are an experienced In-House Lawyer with a strong background in AML and sanctions compliance, this is an excellent opportunity to join a prestigious law firm and make a significant impact on their BAU team. Apply now and take the next step in your legal career.

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Legal Analysis, Conflict Resolution, Process Improvement, Project Management, Training, Communication, Organization, Time Management

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to the contact person listed below.

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Legal