Senior Director, Senior Managing Counsel, Financial Crimes Legal (Economic Sanctions)

A candidate with at least 11+ years relevant work experience as an attorney and compliance professional focusing on sanctions matters. Experience in and knowledge of sanctions issues occurring in complex transactions and financial products. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively on complex issues with internal stakeholders at all levels of the Firm and the ability to provide sound and concise recommendations to senior leaders is essential. In addition, the successful candidate must be able to advance the Firm's agenda effectively and confidently with a variety of external stakeholders, including regulatory and enforcement authorities. Proven leadership capability and change agility are essential as is the ability to work effectively with lawyers and businesses across diverse geographies and cultures. The position requires appreciation of choice of law matters and recognition of multi-jurisdictional issues particularly in the areas of data privacy and transmission. A working knowledge of the anti-money laundering and financial crime framework applicable to global financial institutions is desirable as is familiarity with export control restrictions and U.S. anti-boycott requirements. Some experience in anti-corruption related matters, including the FCPA and the UK Bribery Act, is also advantageous. Prior law firm experience, including transactional experience is helpful. The candidate should be licensed to practice law and a member in good standing of the bar in the jurisdiction where he/she has been based or otherwise in compliance with the internal counsel registration rules of that jurisdiction.