Attorney (Legal and Compliance) : Job Level - Executive Director

> Provide legal advice and support to business and compliance teams on issues related to AML, sanctions, and anti-corruption laws and regulations, including the USA PATRIOT Act, Bank Secrecy Act, OFAC/HMT regulations, U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), UK Bribery Act, etc. > Review and advise on transactional due diligence pertaining to AML, sanctions, and anti-corruption > Draft and negotiate contractual provisions pertaining to AML, sanctions, and anti-corruption issues across all business lines > Inform and advise internal stakeholders on legal financial crime risks potentially impacting the Firm's clients, transactions, and/or business practices > Review, interpret, and advise on relevant laws and industry best practices pertaining to AML, sanctions, and anti-corruption > Advise as to the relevance of trade restrictions such as export controls and customs requirements for the Firm's business > Develop content for and deliver specialized training to relevant internal audiences concerning AML, sanctions, and anti-corruption legal issues > Liaise and coordinate within GFC and with key stakeholders across the Firm, including Legal, Compliance, Regulatory Relations, and Risk, to ensure appropriate execution of the Firm's enterprise-wide financial crimes prevention program > Assist and work with in-house litigators and outside counsel as necessary, in representing the Firm before legal and regulatory authorities in matters related to AML, sanctions, and anti-corruption legal issues > Assist with responding to regulatory exams and other inquiries, and internal audits, including overseeing document productions > Provide support for special projects arising from the administration of the GFC program > Juris Doctor (JD) (or equivalent) with strong academic credentials > 10+ years of relevant, post-qualification experience, preferably at a large/complex financial institution, law firm, or government/regulatory body > Detailed understanding of the laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to AML, sanctions, and anti-corruption > Deep subject matter expertise and experience in sanctions legal matters > Ability to understand and assess a wide variety of complex commercial transactions > Highly motivated self-starter able to work independently while collaborating and coordinating as part of a global program > Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to provide viable solutions in a time-sensitive environment > Exceptional written and verbal communications skills, attention to detail, and effective time management > Sound judgment and an ability to appropriately escalate issues internally > Proven ability to handle highly confidential information professionally and with appropriate discretion > Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook > Strong understanding of financial markets and banking transactions > Familiarity with export controls laws, customs laws, and other trade restrictions Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $160,000.00 and $250,000.00 per year at the commencement of employment. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.