Financial Crime Lawyer (In-House) - Global Law Firm

Based in the London office, this is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact, in-house advisory role at one of the world’s most prestigious law firms. Joining a global team of trusted advisors within the Business Acceptance function, you’ll provide expert legal and strategic guidance on financial crime matters, working alongside senior stakeholders across the firm’s international offices. If you’re seeking a role where your insight shapes firmwide compliance, risk culture, and reputation, this is it.

Why Apply?

• High-profile exposure: Advise partners, risk leaders, and global stakeholders on complex financial crime issues.
• Variety and challenge: Work across sanctions, AML, reputational risk, policy development, and regulatory audits.
• Collaborative culture: Join a friendly, inclusive team recognised for innovation and high performance, with the flexibility of hybrid working.
• Opportunity to lead and develop others: Play an active role in mentoring, training, and shaping team processes globally.

Sitting within the firm's Business Acceptance team, this dynamic role combines legal advisory, risk management, and strategic input. You’ll be a go-to expert for financial crime issues, partnering with teams globally to advise on sanctions, regulatory developments, reputational risk, and systems enhancement. The role also offers scope to contribute to firmwide strategy, training, and continuous improvement projects.

Who This Would Suit
This role would suit a qualified lawyer with at least 2 years' post-qualification experience, gained at a leading international law firm, either as a fee-earner or within a compliance team. You’ll bring solid expertise in financial crime and regulatory compliance, with a strong understanding of the commercial and reputational pressures facing large legal businesses. Experience in training, policy development, and mentoring are essential, as are excellent communication skills and a collaborative, proactive approach.

A Role with Scope, Impact, and Development
This is more than just a compliance role, it’s a chance to shape how one of the world's top law firms navigates financial crime and reputational risk. Whether you're advising on complex matters, supporting system development, or helping colleagues grow, you’ll be at the centre of a function that underpins the firm’s success and integrity worldwide.