In-House Lawyer

A law firm based in New York is seeking an In-House Lawyer specializing in Business-As-Usual (BAU) operations related to Financial Crime and Sanctions. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions regulations while supporting day-to-day BAU activities and strategic enhancements.

Job Details:

• Liaise with BAU Managers, Senior Analysts, and team management to allocate resources efficiently and manage workload effectively within the BAU team.
• Assist in the day-to-day management of BAU team members focusing on AML and sanctions compliance.
• Collaborate with the Head of Financial Crime & Sanctions and UK MLCO/MLRO to implement process enhancements for global AML compliance.
• Analyze and resolve legal, regulatory, and commercial issues related to financial crime and sanctions compliance.
• Act as a senior contact point for local MLROs globally regarding BAU processes and procedures.
• Monitor changes in regulations and laws affecting financial crime and sanctions globally.
• Support the design and management of major financial crime and sanctions projects.
• Assist in the development and delivery of training programs for BAU team members and fee earners.
• Manage aspects of recruitment processes for BAU team vacancies.
• Represent the BAU in financial crime and sanctions matters at cross-departmental and external meetings.
• Support AML Regulation Manager in responding to regulatory audit requests and compliance audits.
• Assist with ongoing client and counterparty screening processes using Accuity software.
• Provide regular reports and updates on team workload to BAU team management.

Requirements:

• Strong academic background with a JD degree.
• Preferably admitted to practice in New York, Washington DC, or California.
• Detailed knowledge and experience of BAU systems and processes in AML and sanctions compliance.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving responsibilities and tasks.