Job description We are currently recruiting for a Trade and Sanctions Associate to join our Environmental & Sanctions group in London. DEPARTMENT PURPOSE A&O Shearman’s International Trade & Sanctions law team is one of the leading practice in this area. The team undertakes a broad mix of work in the following key areas: UK and EU Sanctions compliance advice Sanctions and trade law support across a broad range of corporate, finance and real estate transactions Export controls Anti-bribery law Anti-money laundering/CTF law FDI International public law Trade/WTO law Operational compliance advice The team has a stellar reputation for advising clients on the most sophisticated and cutting-edge legal issues. They offer a truly integrated and multijurisdictional regulatory law service to help their global and local client bases effectively manage their compliance risks/liabilities and make the most of commercial opportunities that arise in the fast-moving environmental arena. Clients of the practice include Deutsche Bank, Mubadala, Reckitt, Imperial Brands, Prosus, TUI plc, Haleon and Macquarie. ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES Drafting, reviewing and amending documentation Providing strategic guidance to clients Managing client expectations and project delivery appropriately Business development – development of a personal plan, assistance with and implementation of the business development campaign Legal research KEY REQUIREMENTS Qualified lawyer, ideally 2-5 PQE Previous experience of sanctions work is essential Strong technical knowledge of the legal framework surrounding a number of our core areas Intellectual curiosity and versatility Self-starter with the desire and ability to continuously acquire, build upon and share knowledge Detail-focused and self-motivated approach Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines Excellent client relationship skills Sound experience of operating at associate level within a complex international organisation Strong commercial/business acumen with the ability to deliver creative and pragmatic solutions and advice Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface at all levels, building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders Collaborative team player with the ability to develop and work in a fast paced, intellectually rigorous environment A person of sound judgement, able to establish a high level of credibility Flexibility International outlook Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time (i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy.