The role sits within our Tax, Financial Crime and Regulatory team, as
well as being a key part of our cross practice sanctions group.
Our sanctions group draws on expertise from across the firm. We
assist financial institutions, corporates, charities, and individuals
with all types of investigations following actual or potential
breaches of sanctions or export controls. We advise on the
international and cross-jurisdictional elements of sanctions and
export control matters.
We have extensive experience in financial crime in both civil and
criminal fraud investigations and litigation conducted by regulatory
bodies, including HMRC and the SFO. We assist corporate and high net
worth individuals in complex criminal investigations for a range of offences.
The role
We are looking for a Senior Associate with expertise in sanctions.
Experience in financial crime will be a plus. You will have c. 6+
years of PQE. The role is hands on with client contact from day one.
Sanctions:
With experience in acting for organisations, corporates and
individuals, you will have a strong technical knowledge of the UK
sanctions and (ideally) export control regimes and their interaction
with foreign sanctions frameworks. You will be able to advise on trade
and financial sanctions issues arising in different contexts, with a
working knowledge of all major sanctions non-UK systems in particular
the EU and US sanctions.
You will have experience in assisting with the review, development
and deployment of systems and controls. You will ideally have
experience in navigating the UK's export control regimes including
dual use goods. You will work closely with our sanctions group
providing expert advice to both our in-house legal team, advising
senior stakeholders on a range of sanctions related matters, as well
as to external clients.
Financial Crime:
You will be involved in all aspects of criminal investigation
including attending search warrants and interviews under caution,
shaping and strategic planning of criminal defence, liaising with
counsel and experts and attending criminal trials. You will assist
with criminal and regulatory advice and provide support to others
within the broader RPC team.
Experience in some, or all, of the following will be desirable:
Criminal investigations into financial crime, including fraud,
money laundering, cheating the public revenue.
Interviews under caution and s2 interviews.
Production and disclosure orders.
POCA and account freezing/forfeiture.
Search warrant challenges and dawn raids.
Knowledge, skills and experience
6 years plus experience in sanctions either in practice or in-house.
Qualified as a solicitor in E&W / a common law jurisdiction or
barrister. Dual qualification or qualification in an EU member state
will be a plus.
Able to deliver sound legal and commercial solutions and work
collaboratively with partners and clients to achieve objectives and
provide an outstanding client experience.
Committed to business development to further grow the practice,
you will be able to spot and drive commercial opportunities forward.
Ability to establish strong client relationships based on mutual
trust and understanding.
Work efficiently and commercially.
Committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative
team culture recognising and celebrating achievements.
Ability to be an effective leader within the team who coaches and
develops junior team members to achieve their full potential.
