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Temporary Senior AML Lawyer – Global Law Firm – ASAP start through to March 2027

  • Job Type :

    Temporary

    Full-Time

  • Salary : circa £130,000

Temporary Senior AML Lawyer

Top global law firm is seeking a Senior AML Lawyer to join its Risk & Compliance team on a temporary basis.  This role is ideal for a Senior Lawyer with strong financial crime and anti-money laundering (AML) expertise, particularly in KYC and escalation management, who can provide senior-level support on complex AML matters.

What’s On Offer:

  • Salary in the region of £130,000 per annum, pro rata
  • Temporary assignment to start ASAP, until the end of March 2027
  • Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)

Temporary Senior AML Lawyer – What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Provide senior-level support to the Risk & Compliance team across a range of financial crime and AML matters
  • Manage KYC escalations, assessing issues and determining appropriate next steps
  • Provide senior-level guidance and support on complex financial crime and AML matters
  • Review and assess escalated KYC issues, ensuring potential risks are identified and appropriately addressed
  • Work closely with colleagues across the firm to support the effective management of AML and financial crime risks
  • Help maintain high standards of AML compliance and financial crime risk management across the firm

Temporary Senior AML Lawyer – What We’re Looking For:

  • Ideally 10+ years’ PQE with substantial experience in financial crime and AML within a City law firm
  • Strong financial crime and AML expertise, particularly in KYC and escalation management
  • Proven ability to handle KYC escalations and provide senior-level support on complex AML matters
  • Strong analytical skills, sound commercial judgement and the ability to assess risk and provide clear, practical advice
  • Available to start at short notice and commit to a temporary assignment until the end of March 2027