Average Lawyer salary in City of London

Lawyer - Financial Regulatory PolicyA leading International Legal Organisation specialising in Financial Regulatory Consulting Assignments, are searching for a Policy Research and Development specialist (Qualified lawyer with 8 to 12 years PQE) to join their international team, advising overseas financial services organisations and regulators on the latest developments in Financial Regulatory Policies. Interested? Apply now for further details.

Compliance Lawyer Prestigious US law firm is seeking to hire a Compliance Lawyer to join their London office on a permanent basis to focus on financial crime in the UK and Europe.   Salary to £150,00009:30-17:30 working hoursHybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)Fantastic employee benefits inc. additional birthday holiday, annual wellbeing allowance, on-site gym etc.! The successful candidate will join a busy team of lawyers and analysts and will directly support the Compliance Manager in the team. Compliance Lawyer Key Responsibilities: Take ownership of the financial crime function within the Compliance team, advising partners and employees on financial crime, including money laundering sanctions, bribery, fraud, tax evasion and market abuseSupport the MLRO in their duties, including submitting SARs, and completing questionnaires from clients, suppliers, or the SRADraft, maintain, and update policies, procedures, and risk assessments in line with regulationsDeliver financial crime training to relevant officesAttend relevant firm committee and MLRO meetings and present key topics including external roundtables and conferences to stay abreast of industry developmentsInvolvement in appraisals and resourcing needs Compliance Lawyer Skills & Requirements: Qualified lawyer 5+ PQEExperience of working at a large City / International law firm either in a similar role or a fee earner with regulatory experienceKnowledge of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, UK Money Laundering Regulations and LSAG guidance, French and Belgian AML Regulations and industry guidance, UK, EU and US sanctions, Bribery Act 2010, Criminal Finances Act 2017 and ECCTA 2023Experience advising on financial crime issues and liaising with relevant stakeholders, and preparing/submitting SARsExperience managing projects and implementing changes to processes and procedures

AML Lawyer An outstanding US law firm experiencing exciting growth in its London office is hiring a new AML Lawyer to join on a permanent basis. Salary to £130,000 + great employee benefits, including free breakfast and lunch daily!09:30-17:30 working hoursHybrid working (4 days office / 1 day remote) This newly created role will primarily focus on financial crime and anti-money laundering matters, with occasional involvement in broader law firm compliance topics and special projects, as well as assisting the Associate Director with mentoring and training other Compliance team members. AML Lawyer Key Responsibilities: Provide internal advice on financial crime (including sanctions) and AML mattersEnsure that the on-boarding of clients and matters in the London office complies with the requirements of applicable legislation and the Firm’s AML policies, controls, and proceduresReview, interpret, and risk assess the results of the research on clients and matters conducted by other Compliance team membersTake the lead on conducting research and drafting risk assessments for PEPs and other higher risk clients and matters and facilitating their approval by the Associate Director and MLRO (where appropriate)Respond to and communicate with partners, fee earners, and staff at all levels across the global Firm relating to the interpretation of relevant legislation and the Firm’s policies and proceduresOversee the day-to-day management of new business requests/client due diligence and ongoing monitoring of existing clients and mattersAssist the Associate Director with the further development, management, and oversight of the Firm’s financial crime and AML policies AML Lawyer Skills & Requirements: A qualified lawyer (England & Wales or other common law jurisdiction)Other experienced compliance professionals with a minimum of 3 years of experience gained in a financial crime / AML role at an international law firm are welcome to applyPrior experience in using automated business intake and/or workflow system and AML-related information collection and screening sources preferredSolid grasp of UK AML, sanctions, and financial crime laws and regulations