Principal Associate/Senior Associate, Corporate Crime & Investigations

We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We’re full-service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you. Whether you’re starting out on your career or well established, whether you’re a lawyer or in business services. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too.

What to expect

As a lawyer, you will enjoy a variety of work: regional to international and across practice groups. With us, you grow your global mindset. You’re encouraged to put ideas into action and there’s always something new and different to get involved in. We see the fast-moving world as a place where we can all thrive and succeed. We’re excited for what’s next, so with us, you can be too.

Our team

Our CC&I team operates globally.  We have one of the largest and most experienced financial crime compliance practices, with specialist lawyers and contentious regulatory specialists across the UK, US, EU, the Middle East and Asia.  We advise clients on a broad range of legal, regulatory and compliance matters, with particular expertise in financial sanctions, anti-money laundering, anti-bribery and corruption, and fraud. We are ranked Band 1 in Chambers UK-wide for sanctions, reflecting our market-leading reputation and depth of expertise in this complex and evolving area.

The team works closely with financial institutions and corporates within a range of sectors, including aviation, consumer, insurance, defence, oil and gas, TMT and education.  We provide strategic advice on legal and regulatory obligations, as well as conduct large scale investigations and remediation projects. We have strong industry and government relationships and support clients in navigating high-stakes enforcement and compliance challenges.

Role and key responsibilities

We are looking for a Principal Associate or Senior Associate to join our CC&I team in any of our UK offices. The role will include all aspects of the work undertaken in the team, but with a particular focus on financial sanctions.  This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of sanctions advisory and investigation work, contributing to high-profile matters and helping shape best practice in our team.

Typically, your responsibilities will include:

• Advising financial institutions and corporate clients on UK and international sanctions regimes, anti-money laundering laws, and anti-bribery and corruption regimes.  You will work closely with international colleagues to deliver commercial advice to clients operating in global markets
• Conducting complex investigations (including cross border) and managing remediation projects
• Supporting clients in interactions with regulators
• Contributing to business development and thought leadership in the CC&I space
• Mentoring junior team members and supporting team growth

Skills and experience

We are looking for:

• Ideally 5+ PQE, although candidates with less experience but deep sanctions expertise will be considered
• Strong track record in advising on sanctions related matters
• Experience dealing with the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, the Office of Foreign Assets Control, the Financial Conduct Authority and other regulators
• Experience in conducting and managing complex sanctions or anti-money laundering related investigations
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams and jurisdictions
• Experience of working in-house in welcomed

What’s in it for you?

At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits focused on looking after you: your development, your performance, your financial future and your health, as well as providing the opportunity to make a contribution to the world.

• We’re fair, transparent and equitable
• We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, going above and beyond and your individual performance
• We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid ways of working
• We support your health and performance through our dental, healthcare and wellness support
• We support everything you are and all you bring through our powerful commitment to diversity and inclusion
• We provide a platform for your career, whatever your ambitions through our structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs
• We provide experience and opportunity through international and cross-function exposure
• We provide an opportunity to give back through our pro bono work and community engagement
• We help you plan ahead through retirement planning, insurance and assurance

Diversity & Inclusion

At Eversheds Sutherland, “Inclusive” is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients’ goals: together.

We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations.

Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.

We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process. If there is any adjustment or support you need, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best assist you.

For you,

For your success.

And what's next.