Compliance Lawyer
On-siteMadrid, Madrid, Spain
Job Summary
Prepare and submit firm compliance reports to government regulators, including the Office for Financial Sanctions Implementation. Support the OGC compliance team in implementing its AML strategic plan and related projects, while managing ad hoc programs such as DAC6 and criminal corporate offences. Provide legal analyses and responses to compliance-related inquiries from firm clients, vendors, external regulators, and auditors. Review and advise on compliance-related terms and conditions in contracts and service agreements. Located in the Madrid office, this hybrid role requires a licensed lawyer with experience in financial crime compliance and global project management. Fluency in English and Spanish is essential.
Required Qualifications
- A law or other degree
- A law degree from an accredited law school
- A qualification as a lawyer currently licensed to practice, preferably in England & Wales, but otherwise in a jurisdiction in which Latham has an office
- Experience in financial crime compliance, preferably in a large international law firm
- Experience managing global compliance projects in a large international law firm, preferably
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish
Desired Qualifications
- Demonstrate the ability to lead others in projects and tasks to a successful conclusion
- Possess the initiative, self-motivation, and ability to work independently
- Exhibit an advanced ability to perceive and analyse problems and develop alternative strategies to solve them
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