Dentons

Global AML and Sanctions Lawyer

Dentons

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United Kingdom

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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, reviewing and clearing issues and obtaining licenses (where applicable).
  • Managing and undertaking applicable financial sanction updates.
  • Monitoring political situations and keeping up to date with current affairs.
  • Handling all types of client due diligence checks, client care and general risk issues with minimal supervision.
  • Handling complex matter opening issues taking into account local legal requirements (as applicable).
  • Reviewing and drafting documents including engagement letters, client engagement terms, supplier contracts and NDAs.
  • Assisting with the review and approval of all new matters and clients.
  • Assisting with AML and sanctions audits.
  • Advising on complex inter-office working arrangements.
  • Drafting, maintaining and implementing Global AML and sanctions policies, procedures and best practice guidance notes.
  • Providing a 'concierge' service to partners by liaising with clients directly on AML issues, either in person, on the phone or in writing.
  • Assisting with AML investigations and reporting AML reporting (as applicable).
  • Develop internal AML awareness and establish effective training programmes including delivering AML and sanctions training.
  • Assisting on tasks and projects supporting the Global Head of AML and Sanctions Compliance.

Requirements

  • Qualified and admitted solicitor/ lawyer, preferably with in-house experience or compliance/risk experience working in a law firm or a professional services environment.
  • Experience in drafting a range of legal documents.
  • A good knowledge of relevant compliance rules and regulations, including (but not limited to) confidentiality, anti-bribery and corruption, money laundering, UN/UK/US/EU sanctions, and other international laws and regulations.
  • Highly effective research skills including experience using due diligence software.
  • Able to assemble research and produce clear, accurate findings.
  • Able to analyse issues and draw/express conclusions succinctly.
  • Able to advise the wider firm on AML and financial crime risk issues, clearly and succinctly.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Able to interact at all levels within the firm and is a good team player.
  • Able to confidently and clearly explain problems and issues to partners/fee earners and proactively contribute to their resolution.
  • Able to use internal precedents and draft emails in plain English.
  • An understanding of 3E (or equivalent systems) and the billing processes.
  • PC literate with a good working knowledge of MS Office, e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  • Able to keep all general administration up-to-date and under control.
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills; can clearly explain and present problems and issues to others.
  • Able to demonstrate excellent customer facing skills.
  • Able to make incisive decisions and remain calm under pressure.
  • Able to effectively manage and prioritise tasks where appropriate.
  • Able to analyse and recognise the need for improvement to systems and suggest options for improvements to the Global Head of AML and Sanctions Compliance.
  • Take an efficient and organised approach to dealing with administration.
  • Able to be an ambassador for Dentons, being professional in outlook and attitude.
Benefits
  • Remuneration and benefits package will reflect the successful candidates experience and country where hired.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
AML lawsfinancial sanctionsclient due diligencelegal document draftingcompliance rulesanti-briberymoney launderingdue diligence softwareresearch skillsanalytical skills
Soft skills
written communicationverbal communicationteam playerproblem solvingcustomer facing skillsdecision makingtask managementorganisational skillsinterpersonal skillstraining delivery
Certifications
qualified solicitorlawyer