Trade & Sanctions Associate

3 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Interlink Talent Solutions Full time

This international firm's trade & sanctions law team is one of the leading practices in London and would be a great opportunity for a talented Associate to join.

The team undertake a broad mix of work in the following key areas:

  • UK and EU Sanctions compliance advice
  • Sanctions and trade law support across a broad range of corporate, finance and real estate transactions
  • Export controls
  • Anti-bribery law
  • Anti-money laundering/CTF law
  • FDI
  • International public law
  • Trade/WTO law
  • Operational compliance advice

The team has a stellar reputation for advising clients on the most sophisticated and cutting edge legal issues.

They offer a truly integrated and multijurisdictional regulatory law service to help their global and local client bases effectively manage their compliance and risks/liabilities.

Role and responsibilities

  • Drafting, reviewing and amending documentation
  • Providing strategic guidance to clients
  • Managing client expectations and project delivery appropriately
  • Business development - development of a personal plan, assistance with and implementation of the business development campaign
  • Legal research

Key requirements

  • They are looking for high-quality applicants with strong experience in a number of trade and sanctions matters to join a dynamic team where the quality of work is second to none.
  • Qualified lawyer; 4 year and above PQE (high mid-level or senior associate)
  • Strong technical knowledge of the legal framework surrounding a number of our core areas
  • Detail-focused and self-motivated approach
  • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
  • Excellent client relationship skills
  • Strong commercial/business acumen with the ability to deliver creative and pragmatic solutions and advice
  • Collaborative team player with the ability to develop and work in a fast paced, intellectually rigorous environment

If you are interested in this position, and you meet the requirements of the role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Kean Smith for a confidential discussion.

Our advertisements use salary and experience as a guide only. Interlink Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.

*Please Note: Due to the high volume of applications we are currently receiving we are unable to contact applicants who have been unsuccessful.



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