A reputable law firm is seeking an In-House Lawyer to join its Business Acceptance Unit (BAU) in Washington, DC. This role involves addressing complex financial crime and sanctions issues while enhancing compliance processes to provide top-tier service to partners and clients.
Location
Duties
- Manage resource allocation within the BAU team.
- Oversee compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions regulations.
- Analyze legal and regulatory issues related to client engagement.
- 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.
- Manage financial crime and sanctions projects.
- Deliver training for the BAU team and fee earners.
- Support recruitment processes for the BAU team.
- Respond to regulatory audit requests related to AML compliance.
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.
- Detailed 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 skills with the ability to motivate and collaborate effectively.
- Proven capability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.
Company info
BCG Attorney Search
1629 K ST NW, Suite 300
Washington
District of Columbia
United States 20006
Phone: (202) 955-5585
Fax: (213) 895-7306
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