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A rare opportunity has arisen for a Financial Crime Solicitor to join the in-house legal team of a Magic Circle firm, based in their London headquarters. This is a permanent role at Mid Associate/Manager level, ideal for a Financial Crime Solicitor seeking high-level exposure to global financial institutions, regulators, and complex cross-border matters.

Working within the Financial Services division, the Financial Crime Solicitor will be part of a close-knit team advising internally on a broad range of financial crime risks, including anti-money laundering (AML), bribery and corruption, sanctions compliance, fraud, and other regulatory issues. This is a unique in-house position within private practice, offering a balance of high-profile advisory work and internal risk management across global jurisdictions.

As a Financial Crime Solicitor in this role, your focus will be on advising the firm internally in relation to financial crime obligations across multiple global offices. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders, including Risk, Compliance, General Counsel, and external advisors. Key responsibilities include:

• Advising on anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions, ABC (anti-bribery and corruption), fraud and broader financial crime risks.

• Supporting on the development and implementation of firmwide policies and controls.

• Liaising with regulators and financial institutions where required.

• Providing training and updates to legal and compliance teams.

This role would suit someone with strong technical knowledge of the UK regulatory landscape (including the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018, and relevant SRA standards) and exposure to cross-border compliance frameworks.

• A qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with 3-5 years' post-qualification experience.

• Previous experience in financial crime, regulatory investigations or white-collar crime - ideally gained in-house or at a top-tier law firm.

• Strong understanding of relevant legislation, including AML, ABC, and sanctions compliance.

• Commercial awareness, with the ability to advise in a business-sensitive and pragmatic manner.

• Competitive salary range: 95,000-115,000 per annum depending on experience.

• Exceptional exposure to international regulatory work at a prestigious law firm.

• Opportunities to contribute to global policies and firm-wide initiatives.

• Generous benefits package including bonus, pension, and health insurance.

Keywords: Financial Crime Solicitor | In-House Legal | Financial Services Lawyer | AML Sanctions Bribery | Risk and Compliance | Magic Circle Law

Vice President lawyer level role for a Financial Crime lawyer to join a global financial services organisation- this role can be based in Glasgow or London with hybrid-working on offer.

Role Profile:

• Your will provide focused legal and regulatory advice on complex anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorist financing (CTF), sanctions, and anti-bribery and corruption (ABC) matters.

• You will also provide expertise and leadership for significant investigations involving AML/CTF, sanctions and ABC alongside leading policy efforts for AML/CTF, sanctions and ABC issues.

• You will ensure compliance with applicable financial crime laws and regulations, and manage legal and reputational risks associated with its activities.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified lawyer with a background in financial crime.
• Experience in AML, ABC, CTF, or Sanctions.
• Understanding of the requirements of legal risk management in a financial institution.
• Previous experience working in-house within the financial services industry, or in a banking/ financial services team within a law firm environment.

On Offer:

Competitive VP level salary + benefits including bonus and pension.

To Apply:

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We are working with a prestigious international law firm to hire a Financial Crime Specialist based in London. In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in managing and advising on financial crime compliance across a wide international footprint, with a particular focus on AML, sanctions, and other regulatory obligations.

The firm is looking for a professional with significant experience advising on financial crime risk within an international law firm or professional services environment. You’ll need a deep understanding of UK AML regulations and familiarity with global sanctions regimes. To be considered, you must have a law firm background and prior experience in a managerial-level role specific to financial crime.

The responsibilities will include:

• Advising on high-risk matters and acting as a senior escalation point for the wider compliance team
• Leading audits as part of the financial crime audit programme
• Drafting and submitting suspicious activity reports under the direction of MLROs
• Supporting the development of financial crime policies and risk assessments across jurisdictions
• Mentoring junior team members and contributing to a high-performing compliance culture
• Delivering engaging financial crime training across the business
• Responding to global regulatory questionnaires and client requests
• Monitoring regulatory developments and adjusting firm-wide compliance processes accordingly
• Leading or contributing to various risk and compliance projects as needed

They are looking for someone with strong analytical and communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing and inclusive compliance team in a firm that operates on a truly global scale. If you're ready to take the next step in your financial crime career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more.

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We are working with a leading national law firm to recruit a Financial Crime Lawyer into their Risk and Compliance team in London. In this role, you’ll be a central figure in upholding the firm’s high standards in anti-money laundering and financial crime compliance, while contributing to strategic risk management initiatives across the business.

The firm is looking for a qualified solicitor with significant experience in AML, financial crime, and broader regulatory compliance within a large law firm or similar professional services environment.

The responsibilities will include:

• Advising stakeholders across the business on AML and financial crime compliance
• Supporting the Head of in the ongoing development and implementation of frameworks, policies and procedures
• Conducting internal investigations and reporting on suspicious activity
• Monitoring regulatory developments and ensuring firm-wide compliance
• Working with senior risk professionals to manage high-risk matters
• Leading on internal training and firm-wide risk assessments
• Responding to regulatory enquiries and audit requests
• Collaborating with fee earners and business services to assess and mitigate AML risks
• Maintaining accurate records of financial crime initiatives and reporting

They are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, sound judgement, and the ability to operate effectively across a broad stakeholder base. Attention to detail, strong organisational ability, and a collaborative mindset are key.

This is a flexible working opportunity and offers the chance to join a highly respected firm with a strong compliance culture and a commitment to professional development.

If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a forward-thinking legal environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to discuss this opportunity further. We look forward to hearing from you.

Please submit your CV for consideration. Thank you.

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We are working with a prestigious international law firm to find a Senior Financial Crime Lawyer to join their London team in a key financial crime compliance role. In this position, you’ll play a crucial part in advising on financial crime matters and helping to safeguard the firm’s reputation and regulatory standing. You'll be part of an established compliance team, working closely with senior stakeholders including the MLRO, General Counsel, and Managing Partners.

The firm is seeking someone with significant experience in financial crime compliance gained within the compliance function of an international law firm or in a regulatory advisory role. A strong technical understanding of financial crime laws, including money laundering, sanctions, bribery and fraud across the UK and Europe, is essential. To be considered, you must have a law firm background and prior experience within a managerial or head of level role specific to financial crime.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the financial crime compliance function, offering guidance to partners, lawyers, and business services teams on issues such as AML, sanctions, and bribery
• Supporting the MLRO with reports, regulatory filings, and external questionnaires
• Monitoring regulatory developments and updating firm policies, procedures, and risk assessments
• Preparing for regulatory audits and managing communications with external bodies
• Overseeing the delivery of firmwide training
• Managing and developing members of the compliance team, including performance reviews and resource planning
• Advising on broader compliance matters such as conflicts, confidentiality, and regulatory obligations

The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, sound judgement, and strong attention to detail, alongside a proactive and pragmatic approach to problem-solving. Confidence in engaging with senior stakeholders and managing complex projects will be important.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly regarded international practice with a strong compliance culture. If you have relevant experience in financial crime compliance and are looking for your next step in a collaborative and supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to learn more.

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What We’re All About at Kroo

Kroo has a big vision. To be the first bank that is both trusted and loved by its customers. We’re helping people take control of their financial future and achieve their goals, whilst making a positive impact on the planet. Here at Kroo, doing what is right is in our DNA. We act with integrity, transparency and honesty. We think big, dream big, and relentlessly pursue our goals. We like to be bold, break new ground, and we never stop learning. But most importantly, we are on this journey together.

About the Team

We are a multi-disciplined team of experienced technology, banking, customer experience, marketing, and legal professionals who share a passion for the company’s mission and believe in a collaborative approach to creating the greatest social bank. We are building a diverse team of inquisitive people who want to understand customer needs and behaviour so we can develop innovative products that change people’s lives for good. We’re searching for a resourceful and enthusiastic Financial Crime Investigator, who will amongst other things, support the day-to-day operations of the First Line Financial Crime Operations function. The Kroo is growing and we’d love to hear from you if you’re interested in joining us on our journey!

As a Financial Crime Investigator, your key responsibility is to strengthen our financial crime prevention efforts. This role is pivotal in identifying, investigating, and mitigating potential financial crime risks including money laundering, terrorist financing, and fraud. You will have a keen eye for detail, strong analytical skills, and a thorough understanding of regulatory compliance related to financial crime. Other responsibilities include: 

• Alert Investigation: Conduct thorough investigations of transaction monitoring alerts to identify and assess suspicious activity. This includes investigating sanctions, Politically Exposed Persons (PEP), and adverse media alerts.
• AML/CTF and Fraud Management: Manage and execute Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF), and fraud investigations from initiation to conclusion. This includes the preparation and submission of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to relevant authorities.
• Trend Analysis: Proactively analyse data to identify emerging trends in financial crime, utilising findings to enhance detection and prevention strategies.
• Collaboration and Liaison: Collaborate with other financial institutions and law enforcement agencies as necessary. Maintain effective communication with other business departments to support financial crime prevention efforts.
• Customer Service Support: Handle escalations from the Customer Service team, providing expert advice on actions required to mitigate risks and resolve issues.
• Process Improvement: Support the continuous optimisation of financial crime prevention processes, systems, and procedures, ensuring they remain effective and compliant with regulatory standards.

Requirements

About You

While not essential, the following experience and qualifications are highly desirable in our ideal candidate for this position:

• Experience in Financial Crime Prevention: Proven experience in investigating and mitigating financial crime risks, including money laundering, terrorist financing, and fraud.
• Regulatory Knowledge: A strong understanding of Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF), sanctions, and compliance regulations.
• Analytical Skills: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify suspicious activity and trends.
• Alert Investigation Expertise: Hands-on experience in investigating transaction monitoring alerts, sanctions, Politically Exposed Persons (PEP), and adverse media cases.
• Reporting Skills: Proficiency in preparing and submitting Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to relevant authorities.
• Data Analysis: Ability to conduct trend analysis to proactively identify emerging financial crime risks and improve prevention strategies.
• Collaboration Skills: Experience working with law enforcement, other financial institutions, and internal departments to support financial crime prevention efforts.
• Customer Service Acumen: Ability to handle escalations from the Customer Service team, providing expert advice and practical solutions.
• Process Optimisation: A track record of improving processes, systems, and procedures to enhance compliance and efficiency.
• Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to investigations and regulatory documentation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications in financial crime prevention, such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner).
• Familiarity with financial crime detection tools and technologies.
• Prior experience in a financial institution or a compliance-focused role.

About Our Process:

We can be flexible with the structure of our interview process if someone's circumstances or timescales require it but our general structure is:

• People screen interview - 45 mins
• Technical interview challenge with the hiring manager - 45 mins
• Head of division interview - 45 mins

Successful candidates after the technical stage will be invited to informally meet the team in person and see our fantastic offices. Please let us know if you have any specific requirements or need assistance so we can be as accommodating as possible for you.

Benefits

What we offer:

At our cutting-edge fintech company, we know that attracting and retaining the best talent means offering top-notch benefits that help our employees thrive both in and outside of work. Check out what we currently offer:

• Generous holiday time: 25 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 1 Kroo bank holiday (June 24th), and 1 day off during the week of your birthday.
• Personal days: We know that life can be unpredictable, so we offer 3 personal days to use as needed.
• Employer-sponsored volunteer program: We're passionate about giving back to our community, and we support our employees in doing the same with up to 4 hours per month of employer-sponsored volunteer time.
• Mental health support: We care about the mental health of our team members and offer access to Spill, our mental health support partner.
• Workplace pension: We want you to feel secure about your future, so we offer a workplace pension with a 5% employee contribution and a 3% employer top-up.
• Top-notch equipment: We provide top-of-the-line equipment necessary for smooth hybrid work, including a MacBook laptop. Additionally, we also offer support in establishing your home office by contributing towards your setup if required.
• Modern office: You'll enjoy access to our modern, bustling workspace in Farringdon, Central London.
• Cycle to Work scheme: We encourage sustainable transportation with our Cycle to Work scheme.
• Electric Car scheme: We're committed to reducing our carbon footprint, and our Electric Car scheme makes it easy for our employees to do the same.
• Enhanced parental leave: We know that family comes first, and we offer an enhanced parental leave policy to support our employees in starting and growing their families.
• Room for growth: As a fast-paced, high-growth start-up, we're dedicated to providing our employees with room to grow and excel.
• You get full healthcare for you and your nuclear family via Vitality.

Hybrid Working:

At Kroo Bank, we have a hybrid policy that gives both individuals and teams a lot of freedom when it comes to using the office space to boost productivity. Our London office is a great resource when used effectively. So, employees who can occasionally come to the office are a good fit for how we work right now. Keep in mind that this job involves working from 7am to 19.30 over 5 days totalling 37.5 hours per week, including one weekend per month. (Shifts provided well in advance) This will be a mix of remote and office work, so you won't need to be on-site all the time and regular commuting expenses to your designated office will not be reimbursed.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We wholeheartedly uphold our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Every employee is highly regarded, respected, and supported without any form of judgement or prejudice. We consider Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion as fundamental pillars guiding our path in all aspects of our bank. We also ensure that reasonable adjustments are made available to all candidates throughout the recruitment process.

To all Recruitment Agencies:

At Kroo Bank, agency resumes are strictly prohibited. Do not submit agency resumes or forward them to our job advertisements or Kroo Bank employees. Be aware that Kroo Bank will not assume any responsibility for fees incurred due to unsolicited resumes.

To ensure a fair and efficient application process, all candidates are kindly requested to submit their applications directly through the advertised platform. We kindly ask that you refrain from reaching out to the company or its employees via email, LinkedIn, or any other communication channels for inquiries or updates. Please note that any attempts to contact us through these channels will not receive a response. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Please note: Kroo values honesty and integrity in all candidates therefore, applications should be accurate and truthful. As part of our hiring process, we conduct employment history and reference checks. Any undisclosed discrepancies, misrepresentations, or false information may result in the withdrawal of your application or job offer.

Overview We are seeking a proactive and structured Business Analyst to support our Anti-Financial Crime Programme. This role is pivotal in driving control-related initiatives across the organisation, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting key stakeholders at ExCo level. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, data-savvy, and capable of managing their own workload while collaborating effectively across teams.

Hybrid - 2/3 days a week in office
Rate - up to 500pd inside ir35 via umbrella
Duration - initial 6-month contract

Skills & Experience

• Strong Excel skills - confident using filters, formulas, and tracking tools.
• Experience in control documentation and remediation is beneficial.
• Solid Business Analysis skills - requirements gathering, stakeholder management, and process mapping.
• Ability to self-manage and deliver outcomes independently.
• Experience in Financial Services is essential.
• Exposure to Financial Crime, KYC, or AML

If you are interested please apply with your most up to date CV

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