Financial Crime Solicitor Job at Brandon James (London)

Financial Crime Lawyer

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

Location

United Kingdom , Glasgow; London

Salary:

Not provided

Barclays

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister, Attorney or equivalent)
Experience in AML, ABC, CTF, or Sanctions

Job Responsibility

Provide consistently excellent, timely, high quality and commercially focused legal and regulatory advice on complex anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorist financing (CTF), sanctions, and anti-bribery and corruption (ABC) matters
Provide expertise and leadership for significant investigations involving AML/CTF, sanctions and ABC
Lead policy efforts for AML/CTF, sanctions and ABC issues
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
Support other legal teams in representation of the bank in legal proceedings that raise financial crime issues
Advising on financial crime compliance policies and procedures
Legal research and analysis to stay up to date on changes in laws and regulations
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)

Fulltime

White Collar Crime & Investigations Solicitor or Barrister

Join a top-tier corporate crime team advising on high-profile financial crime, i...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Accutrainee

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (England & Wales) with 4+ years’ PQE/Call
Strong experience defending individuals or corporates in criminal or regulatory proceedings, ideally involving financial crime, business crime, corporate investigations, or extradition
Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills
A strategic mindset and the ability to advise confidently on all aspects of a case
The ability to manage a busy caseload independently while collaborating effectively within a close-knit team
A client-focused approach with the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels

Job Responsibility

Advising and representing clients in investigations involving the SFO, FCA, NCA, HMRC, CPS, HSE, and equivalent overseas authorities
Handling extradition cases, INTERPOL Red Notices, and other international criminal or enforcement matters
Acting for individuals and corporates in complex white collar and business crime defence matters
Supporting and leading internal investigations for corporate clients, including fact-finding, interviewing, document analysis and reporting
Managing contentious and advisory aspects of financial crime and regulatory investigations
Preparing high-quality written submissions, legal opinions, and strategic case materials
Running matters from inception to billing, maintaining excellent organisational and financial discipline

Criminal Solicitor

An established law firm based in Central London is seeking a highly motivated Cr...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

60000.00 - 80000.00 GBP / Year

Brandon James

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

1-6 years’ PQE, ideally with a focus on criminal or regulatory law
Solid experience acting for or against the FCA, or advising FCA-regulated entities
Exposure to investigations or enforcement matters, ideally involving financial crime
Excellent analytical and written communication skills
A UK qualified solicitor with relevant SRA registration

Job Responsibility

Acting in defence of clients under regulatory and criminal investigation
Advising on FCA enforcement and compliance matters
Supporting internal investigations and witness representations
Working cross-departmentally with employment and commercial teams

What we offer

Clear career progression in a growing Financial Services Group
Exposure to high-profile regulatory and criminal matters
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Flexible working applications considered

Fulltime

Financial Crime Legal Director - EMEA

Barclays have an excellent opportunity for a Financial Crime Legal Director - EM...

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
familiarity with Middle East / Africa regimes advantageous
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
ability to distil complexity into clear, pragmatic advice
Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills
capable of credible challenge and effective escalation

Job Responsibility

Act as the senior regional legal lead for AML/CTF across the UK, Middle East, and Africa regions delivering authoritative, independent advice on high‑profile, complex matters with minimal supervision
Be a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, exercising sound legal judgement and professional independence in a fast‑paced environment
Provide strategic leadership on legal issues relating to AML/CTF, working with other functions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of AML/CTF risk management within the region and across the Bank
Drive our global remit, locally coordinating cross‑border legal advice and ensuring consistent standards across jurisdictions
Strengthen the region’s financial‑crime risk management by partnering with Legal, Financial Crime Compliance (FCC), Audit and the Business, providing effective oversight and credible challenge
Proactively seek to identify unmanaged risk and emerging trends in financial crime, (including forthcoming laws, rules, and regulations) and help deliver legal advice on procedures and controls of to anticipate those trends and deliver sustainable value within the region and to the Bank globally
Provide a supporting role to LI&E, the Bank’s FIU and FCC as necessary, on investigations and potential enforcement actions, specifically providing SME input including on remediation considerations
Serve as primary senior legal contact for AML/CTF in the region
lead complex, time‑sensitive matters with material legal, regulatory and reputational impact
Provide cross‑border legal advice coordinating with in‑country and product counsel to ensure consistent positions and robust execution

What we offer

Hybrid working
Wellness Suite includes a well-equipped gym and exercise studios, and provides personal training sessions and massage therapy
Cycle or run to work? We’ve got everything you need – from cycle hire and parking areas to new showering and changing facilities

Fulltime

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

Financial Regulatory Lawyer

Shape a major FCA authorisation in a cutting‑edge digital‑assets project, fully ...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Accutrainee

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualification as a Solicitor or Barrister (England & Wales)
Experience in FCA authorisations, regulatory approvals or similar financial-services processes
A strong grasp of financial regulatory frameworks
Preferably including exposure to AML/CTF compliance or money-laundering regulations
The ability to work proactively, manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work independently

Job Responsibility

Drafting, reviewing and coordinating materials required for FCA authorisation and registration processes, including governance, systems and controls and financial crime frameworks
Advising on relevant sections of the FCA Handbook and assisting with the development of compliant operational and risk structures
Supporting work relating to AML/CTF obligations, including risk assessments and registration-linked compliance documentation
Conducting focused research into financial regulation, cryptoasset policy developments and regulatory expectations
Collaborating closely with senior stakeholders and delivering clear, commercially oriented advice

What we offer

Full remote working and flexible hours
Up to six-month Accuflex contract with potential for ongoing collaboration
Opportunity to gain experience in a high-growth regulatory area

Business Crime Associate

Our client is a market-leading disputes practice, renowned for its heavyweight b...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

95000.00 - 125000.00 GBP / Year

Jameson Legal

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified as a Solicitor in England & Wales (a strict requirement)
Able to demonstrate substantive business crime experience, such as AML, bribery and corruption, corporate investigations, sanctions, criminal antitrust or serious criminal fraud
Experienced in complex, often international matters rather than general high street criminal work
Comfortable working in high-pressure, sensitive environments
Technically strong, intellectually curious and motivated by high-quality work within a collegiate, values-led culture
2-7 years’ post-qualification experience

Job Responsibility

Anti-money laundering, bribery and corruption investigations
Criminal fraud, financial regulation and economic sanctions
Corporate and internal investigations with cross-border elements
Criminal antitrust and cartel investigations
Extradition, mutual legal assistance and other international business crime issues
Related commercial and trust disputes arising from complex investigations

Fulltime

Financial Crime Solicitor

Brandon James

Location:
United Kingdom , London

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Job Posted:
August 29, 2025

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