Practice Group / Department: Compliance Financial Crime - London Job Description We’re Norton Rose Fulbright - a global law firm with over 50 offices and 7,000 employees worldwide. We provide the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. At Norton Rose Fulbright, our strategy and our culture are closely entwined. We know that our expansion will mean little unless it is underpinned by truly global collaboration and we understand that pioneering work only takes place when our people have room to move and think beyond boundaries. As well as the relevant skills and experience, we’re looking for people who are innovative, commercial and value the work that they do. The Role The role primarily involves the provision of technically sound and pragmatic advice to NRF EMEA, its stakeholders and staff (including senior management, partners, lawyers and business services staff) on applicable financial crime related regulatory obligations, policy and reputational risks (in particular, sanctions) in each of the jurisdictions in which we operate. The successful candidate will report to our Head of Financial Crime and will be part of a high performing, solutions focused team. Responsibilities Key responsibilities include: Being a trusted advisor to NRF EMEA on financial crime issues, including but not limited to economic and trade sanctions, money laundering, counter-terrorist funding, anti-bribery and corruption, non-proliferation funding and dishonesty offences (eg. fraud, insider trading). The breadth of the role can be tailored to suit the skills and experience of the successful candidate. Analysing and assessing financial crime risks (including regulatory, reputational and commercial) presented by new and existing business; recommending pragmatic solutions to manage risks effectively and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and the firm’s policies and risk appetite; escalating decision making where appropriate. Drafting and submitting reports to regulatory authorities. Preparing external reports as required by the firm’s bankers, insurers, auditors, clients, vendors and other third parties. Providing internal training to partners, staff and risk and compliance colleagues, on financial crime risks. Contributing to internal reports on financial crime related matters for MLROs and senior management. Participating in projects aimed at addressing existing and anticipated financial crime risks. Assisting on the development and implementation of internal policies, procedures and knowledge resources, which seek to manage sanctions and others financial crime risks. Horizon scanning for regulatory and risk related issues, including geo-political and legislative developments which may impact the business and our clients. Working closely with Risk & Compliance counterparts and fee earners in NRF’s other member firms (based in the United States, Canada, Australia and South Africa) to address inter-regional / global risk issues. Qualifications Candidates must be qualified lawyers with 2+ years PQE in a role where they have gained financial crime related experience, whether as a Risk & Compliance professional in a regulated firm or organisation, external legal advisor, counsel or role with a regulatory authority or law enforcement agency. Skills and Experience We are looking for a candidate who has excellent technical and analytical skills, is creative, pragmatic and values the work that they do. The role would suit a sanctions subject matter expert or financial crime lawyer who has a background and/or strong interest in sanctions. We encourage multiple approaches and believe that diversity and testing different points of view drives innovation and high performance. The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience: High level of technical expertise; thorough understanding of the UK sanctions regulatory regime, AML regulations, and other relevant financial crime legislation. Ability to effectively analyse complex legal and factual issues. Genuine interest in geo-political issues and regulatory developments. Pro-active approach; anticipating the needs of our clients and internal stakeholders; looking at ways to add value wherever possible and unafraid to ask questions and test the status quo. Confidence and sound judgment; being able to make risk-based decisions quickly and knowing when to escalate. A discrete and professional approach to sensitive matters and confidential information. Willing and able to embrace the firm’s business principles of quality, integrity and unity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion To attract the best people, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, have a sense of belonging, and realize their full career potential. Our new enabled work model allows our people to have more flexibility in the way they choose to work from both the office and a remote location, while continuing to deliver the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people’s health and overall wellbeing. Find more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams. We strive to create an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any tailored adjustments or accommodations, please let us know here.