Global AML and Sanctions Lawyer

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About the role

Dentons is currently recruiting a Global AML and Sanctions Lawyer to join their Global AML Team for a fixed term period of 18 months (maternity cover). The role will support  the Global AML and Sanctions Manager and the Global Head of AML and Sanctions Compliance to advise, design and implement effective controls and policies to ensure the Global firm and its staff comply with the Global AML policy, applicable anti-money laundering (AML) laws and regulations, international financial sanctions and professional conduct rules and best practice in relation to new business intake processes.

The role will involve assessing clients and their matters to ensure compliance with applicable legislation and to advise the Firm on financial crime and other risk issues.

Responsibilities

• Keeping up to date with applicable AML laws and regulations globally and advising on how these changes affect the Firm and its processes.
• Advising on the application of international financial sanctions, reviewing and clearing issues and obtaining licenses (where applicable).
• Managing and undertaking applicable financial sanction updates.
• Monitoring political situations and keeping up to date with current affairs.
• Handling all types of client due diligence checks, client care and general risk issues with minimal supervision.
• Handling complex matter opening issues taking into account local legal requirements (as applicable).
• Reviewing and drafting documents including engagement letters, client engagement terms, supplier contracts and NDAs.
• Assisting with the review and approval of all new matters and clients.
• Assisting with AML and sanctions audits.
• Advising on complex inter-office working arrangements.
• Drafting, maintaining and implementing Global AML and sanctions policies, procedures and best practice guidance notes.
• Providing a 'concierge' service to partners by liaising with clients directly on AML issues, either in person, on the phone or in writing.
• Assisting with AML investigations and reporting AML reporting (as applicable).
• Develop internal AML awareness and establish effective training programmes including delivering AML and sanctions training.
• Assisting on tasks and projects supporting the Global Head of AML and Sanctions Compliance.