Vice President, Legal Counsel, Financial Crime (AML)

The Company is in search of a Vice President, Legal Counsel with a focus on Financial Crime, specifically Anti-Money Laundering (AML). This senior legal role is pivotal in providing high-level advice across the business on a wide spectrum of AML and financial crime matters. The successful candidate will be a qualified lawyer with a substantial background in advising on AML and financial crime issues, and will be expected to work closely with compliance, risk, and senior stakeholders to offer practical and commercially focused legal guidance within a complex regulatory framework. Key responsibilities include advising on regulatory obligations, providing legal input on business initiatives, supporting the development of financial crime policies, and monitoring legal and regulatory developments to ensure the business is in compliance. Applicants for this role at the company should have a strong understanding of the legal and regulatory framework surrounding AML and financial crime, and the ability to provide clear and sound advice to senior stakeholders. The position is particularly suited to individuals with a background in legal advisory work, rather than those primarily focused on investigations or litigation. The role offers significant exposure to senior colleagues and the opportunity to influence the practical application of legal requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience in private practice, an in-house financial services team, or a government or regulatory body, and will be adept at helping stakeholders assess legal risk and make practical, defensible decisions.