Financial Crime Legal Counsel Job at Barclays (Hong Kong)

Legal Counsel - Financial Crime

This role is to ensure that the institution’s activities are conducted in compli...

Location

United Kingdom , Glasgow; London

Salary:

Not provided

Barclays

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified lawyer (solicitor, barrister, attorney or equivalent)
Demonstrate some post qualification experience in the areas of litigation, investigations, enforcement and/or regulatory engagement on legal risk issues and/or delivery of legal advice to change programmes
Established senior stakeholder management skills and excellent relationship building including ability to work well with Legal colleagues in different teams globally and colleagues in other Functions
Ability to be effective in a fast-paced, complex and multi-dimensional environment

Job Responsibility

Development and implementation of best practice legal strategies for risk management and compliance
Legal advice and support to the business on financial crime laws, regulations, and rules, including anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions, and anti-bribery and corruption (ABC) laws and regulations
Support other legal teams in representation, of the bank in legal proceedings that raise financial crime issues, such as litigation, arbitration, and regulatory investigations
Advising on financial crime compliance policies and procedures including to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Legal research and analysis to stay up to date on changes in laws and regulations that may impact the bank's financial crime compliance practices
To support Compliance, contributing to and delivering training to educate employees on legal and regulatory requirements related to financial crime
Pro-active identification, communication, and provision of legal advice on applicable laws, rules and regulations (LRRs). Keeping up to date with regards to changes to LRRs in the relevant coverage area. Ensuring that LRRs are effectively allocated to, and adequately reflected within, the relevant policies, standards and controls

What we offer

Hybrid working
Structured approach to hybrid working with fixed 'anchor' days
Supportive and inclusive culture and environment
Commitment to flexible working arrangements
Opportunity to embrace mobility and explore operations

Fulltime

Financial Crime Legal Director EMEA

Join the Legal team to protect Barclays, its employees, and its brands while ens...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Barclays

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister, Attorney or equivalent)
Seasoned AML expert with demonstrable experience leading high‑profile, complex AML/CTF matters in financial services, ideally across multiple jurisdictions
Strong knowledge of UK AML/CTF legal and regulatory frameworks
Track record of operating independently and advising senior stakeholders, including ExCo‑level engagement
Experience partnering with regulators and managing regulatory interactions on financial‑crime topics
Exceptional analytical, judgement and problem‑solving skills
Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills
Proven leadership and people‑development capability
Resilient, organised and responsive under time pressure
In‑depth knowledge of UK financial‑crime law, with strength in AML/CTF

Job Responsibility

Act as the senior regional legal lead for AML/CTF across the UK, Middle East, and Africa regions
Be a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders
Provide strategic leadership on legal issues relating to AML/CTF
Drive our global remit, locally coordinating cross‑border legal advice
Strengthen the region’s financial‑crime risk management
Proactively seek to identify unmanaged risk and emerging trends in financial crime
Provide a supporting role to LI&E, the Bank’s FIU and FCC as necessary, on investigations and potential enforcement actions
Serve as primary senior legal contact for AML/CTF in the region
Exercise independent judgement when advising senior management
Represent FCL at regional governance fora

What we offer

Hybrid working
Structured approach to hybrid working with fixed 'anchor' days
Supportive and inclusive culture and environment
Commitment to inclusion and opportunities

Fulltime

Senior Counsel, Legal & Compliance

OpenSea is the gateway to web3’s next chapter—where NFTs, fungible tokens, and e...

Location

United States

Salary:

195000.00 - 280000.00 USD / Year

OpenSea

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

JD and 5–7+ years of experience in sanctions/OFAC compliance, AML, or financial crimes, with demonstrated depth of ownership
Working knowledge of privacy laws and regulatory frameworks, including GDPR and CCPA/CPRA
Strong understanding of blockchain technology, crypto, and digital asset markets
Proven judgment and decision-making experience—you’ve made disposition calls, not just escalated issues
Experience working cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, and business stakeholders
Ability to operate autonomously in a lean, fast-paced environment where you own outcomes
Enthusiasm for AI tools and process innovation, with a willingness to experiment and improve how legal work gets done

Job Responsibility

Lead and evolve OpenSea’s OFAC sanctions and counter-illicit finance compliance program, including wallet screening, alert management, and enforcement of controls
Interpret and advise on changes to sanctions regimes
Work with our compliance investigator to investigate and adjudicate edge cases, making disposition decisions on whether to block, escalate, or clear activity
Execute annual risk assessments and country risk assessments
Prepare and deliver quarterly compliance reporting to senior leadership
Lead GDPR and other privacy and data regulatory frameworks (including CCPA/CPRA)
Support product teams with privacy risk analysis for new features and integrations
Support contract negotiation as capacity allows in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
Track legislative and regulatory developments and flag implications for the business
Provide input on important submissions and regulatory filings

What we offer

Health Benefits: We cover 100% Dental/Vision/Medical for employees and 90% for dependents
Flexible Time Off Policy
Parental Leave: 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Bonding & up to 8 additional weeks for the birthing parent
Mental Health: We offer access to Spring Health, covering 8 therapy & 8 coaching sessions per year
11 Company Holidays
Fidelity 401K Plan
Internet/Mobile Reimbursement Plan
Reimbursement or Monthly Snack Delivery
Company & Team retreats to get together for fun and collaboration
Team Member Co-Working and Gathering Expense

Fulltime

Financial Crime Transformation Lead

Compliance is a broad, multidisciplinary function at Barclays that oversees our ...

Location

United Kingdom , London; Northampton; Glasgow

Salary:

Not provided

Barclays

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Identification and assessment of compliance risks through thorough reviews of business activities, changes, processes, testing and systems
Identification and investigation of potential market abuse, including but not limited to, Insider Dealing, Unlawful Disclosure, Market Manipulation or Anti-Competitive Conduct
Conduct investigation of compliance risk events or breaches
Oversight and check and challenge of corrective actions and preventative measures to avoid future occurrences
Implementation of compliance policies and procedures in line with regulatory requirements and ensuring that the bank’s internal policies are aligned with international standards, including jurisdictional requirements
Collaboration with 1LOD, other relevant Compliance teams and legal, and relevant risk management functions to facilitate a comprehensive approach to compliance and risk management
Identification, investigation and oversight of potential money laundering, terrorist financing or other financial crime
To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change
Plan resources, budgets, and policies
manage and maintain policies/ processes

Job Responsibility

To provide data-led expert oversight and check and challenge on business and compliance matters to evidence that the organisation is operating in a compliance with Barclays legal, regulatory and ethical responsibilities

What we offer

Hybrid working
Structured approach to hybrid working with fixed 'anchor' days
Supportive and inclusive culture and environment
Commitment to flexible working arrangements
Encouragement to embrace mobility and explore operations to build career
Opportunity to learn from a globally diverse mix of colleagues

Fulltime

Senior Counsel, Product Legal

As (Senior) Counsel, Product Legal, APAC, you will be a trusted business partner...

Location

Singapore , Singapore

Salary:

Not provided

Airwallex

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Law degree from a renowned university
5–12 years of post-qualification experience, at least some of which at a top-tier law firm
Strong regulatory advisory and/or commercial disputes experience with reputable law firms, financial institutions, or fintechs
Proven experience as a solution-oriented lawyer who enjoys working strategically with non-lawyers to support commercial end-results
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to deal with a range of internal and external stakeholders
Proactive, results-driven, and able to take ownership of your work

Job Responsibility

Act as a trusted advisor to Product teams and other stakeholders, supporting the launch and development of new and existing products across the Airwallex suite
Provide pragmatic, risk-weighted legal and regulatory advice throughout the product lifecycle, from ideation to launch and market expansion
Coordinate with counsels across jurisdictions such as Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, the U.S., the U.K., and the European Union to discern and devise optimal paths to market for key products from a regulatory and legal perspective
Translate legal and regulatory advice into actionable solutions that can be integrated into the product development process
Identify synergies and efficiencies in product development across jurisdictions as products scale and expand into new markets
Become an expert in key products in Airwallex’s product suite, understand the commercial drivers, and provide legal and regulatory advice that is strategic and solution-oriented
Collaborate closely with the Regulatory Compliance team and Product Marketing team, as well as Data Privacy, Risk, and Financial Crime Compliance teams, to ensure robust compliance and effective go-to-market strategies
Manage external legal counsel and consultants, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective support aligned with business drivers and risk appetite
Monitor regulatory trends and developments in APAC, identifying changes that may impact business operations and strategic objectives

Fulltime

Vice President and Counsel - Global Markets Legal (Americas)

Transactional lawyer to provide advice and counsel to the range of business line...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

210000.00 - 240000.00 USD / Year

Assessfirst

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Contract drafting and negotiation
Transactional lawyer experience
Expertise in debt capital markets, securitization, note programs
Drafting and reviewing underwriting, purchase, private placement, dealer agreements and engagement letters
Legal advice on capital market and securities law
Management of legal risk
Internal governance texts drafting
External counsel supervision
Front office, legal, compliance training support
Uphold codes of ethics, diversity and inclusion, financial crimes risk identification

Job Responsibility

Provide transactional and legal advice with respect to global markets activities, with a particular emphasis on debt capital markets, securitization activities as well as the bank’s note programs
Drafting and reviewing underwriting and purchase agreements, private placement agreements, dealer agreements and engagement letters
Counsel and assist in negotiations with clients and other parties with respect to global markets activities in the United States
Provide legal advice and memoranda on capital market and securities law questions and the impact of new legal developments on covered activities, including in support of CA-CIB’s new activities and products approval processes
Assist in the development of forms and template documents used by covered businesses
Engage, coordinate, and supervise external counsel acting on behalf of CA-CIB in all relevant jurisdictions and on all relevant subject matters
Prepare and contribute to numerous internal reports and systems relating to the management of legal risk
Assist in drafting internal governance texts, policies and procedures relating to the legal function and to covered businesses and products
Stay current on market and legal developments affecting covered businesses and products
Organize and participate in internal training targeted towards the front office, legal, compliance and other support functions

Fulltime

Vice President and Counsel – Global Markets Legal (Americas)

Transactional lawyer to provide advice and counsel to the range of business line...

Location

United States Of America , NEW YORK

Salary:

210000.00 - 240000.00 USD / Year

Crédit Agricole

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

New York qualified with J.D. and undergraduate degrees from highly regarded institutions
At least 3 years’ relevant experience in a nationally recognized law firm and/or global financial institution legal department covering sophisticated transactions
Securities law background
Familiarity with securitization structures (e.g. commercial paper conduits, special purpose vehicles) and asset backed products
Ability to prioritize effectively and manage a complex, time sensitive workload
Ability to work autonomously in a multi-jurisdiction legal department
Sound and ethical legal and commercial judgment
Professional and convincing demeanor and interpersonal skills
Creative, solutions-oriented approach to complex legal and commercial issues
Ability to confront and escalate difficult issues within the institution

Job Responsibility

Provide transactional and legal advice with respect to global markets activities, with a particular emphasis on debt capital markets, securitization activities as well as the bank’s note programs
Activities include drafting and reviewing underwriting and purchase agreements, private placement agreements, dealer agreements and engagement letters
Counsel and assist in negotiations with clients and other parties with respect to global markets activities in the United States
Provide legal advice and memoranda on capital market and securities law questions and the impact of new legal developments on covered activities, including in support of CA-CIB’s new activities and products approval processes
Assist in the development of forms and template documents used by covered businesses
Engage, coordinate, and supervise external counsel acting on behalf of CA-CIB in all relevant jurisdictions and on all relevant subject matters
Prepare and contribute to numerous internal reports and systems relating to the management of legal risk
Assist in drafting internal governance texts, policies and procedures relating to the legal function and to covered businesses and products
Stay current on market and legal developments affecting covered businesses and products
Organize and participate in internal training targeted towards the front office, legal, compliance and other support functions

Fulltime

Business Crime Lawyer

Work on high-profile, cross-border financial crime cases in a discreet, strategi...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Accutrainee

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (England & Wales)
Strong background in criminal law, ideally with exposure to white collar crime and extradition
Excellent drafting, analytical, and advocacy skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a close-knit team
Strong interpersonal skills and a client-focused approach

Job Responsibility

Financial Crime Advisory: Advise clients on investigations and prosecutions involving fraud, bribery, corruption, and money laundering
International Criminal Law: Handle extradition cases, mutual legal assistance requests, and Interpol Red Notices
Litigation & Strategy: Represent clients in UK courts and coordinate with foreign counsel on multi-jurisdictional matters
Legal Drafting: Prepare strategic legal documents and opinions tailored to high-stakes criminal and regulatory investigations
Client Management: Build and maintain trusted relationships with high-net-worth individuals, executives, and corporates
Thought Leadership: Contribute to business development and the firm’s growing reputation in the white collar crime space

Fulltime

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