In House Lawyer

Job Overview

A prominent law firm is seeking an In-House Lawyer to join its Business Acceptance Unit (BAU) in New York. This role will focus on analyzing and resolving complex issues related to financial crime and sanctions while enhancing compliance processes to deliver exceptional service to partners and clients.

Location

• New York, NY

Duties

• Manage resource allocation within the BAU team for efficient operations.
• Oversee AML and sanctions compliance efforts.
• Analyze and resolve legal and regulatory issues regarding business acceptance.
• Serve as a senior contact for local Money Laundering Reporting Officers (MLROs).
• Monitor changes in regulations affecting financial crime and sanctions.
• Develop and refine internal databases for business acceptance processes.
• Lead financial crime and sanctions projects.
• Design and deliver training for the BAU team and fee earners.
• Support recruitment efforts for the BAU team.
• Assist with regulatory audit requests and AML compliance audits.

Requirements

• Strong academic background.
• Juris Doctor (JD) required; preferably admitted in NY, DC, or CA.
• Senior-level experience in international BAU teams focusing on AML and sanctions.
• In-depth knowledge of BAU systems and processes.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active bar admission in New York, Washington DC, or California preferred.

Skills

• Excellent task management and organizational skills.
• Strong communication abilities with a knack for motivating and collaborating effectively.
• Proven capability to handle multiple tasks under pressure.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

A sizable group of well-established attorneys comprise the New York law office. They represent major U.S. and global corporations as well as financial institutions. Areas of specialization include international finance and business law matters. Attorneys have had close ties with the New York legal market for numerous years. They are involved in seminars, conferences, and other industry events during the year.